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Originally Posted by HOZ
I apologize if this is a fata but it is really a wonderful moment to watch. Watch for the reaction. She is now testing her cochlear implant to get the right level so she doesn't blow apart her brains with too much volume
But despite its benefits CI is very controversial in the deaf community with many of them seeing it as an attack on their culture or even 'cultural genocide'. In fact the National Association of the Deaf says Many within the medical profession continue to view deafness essentially as a disability and an abnormality and believe that deaf and hard of hearing individuals need to be “fixed” by cochlear implants. This pathological view must be challenged and corrected by greater exposure to and interaction with well-adjusted and successful deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
Needless to say the NAD is full of scatology. It is fantastic that the deaf has made great strides, and continues to do so, are able to thrive in today's society rather than being outcasts. But as one that deals with a parent that has become virtually deaf the loss of hearing is a massive blow to being socially active and leads to a life of isolation. Losing hearing is akin to losing your legs. Yes the disability (a term not wanted to be used by some int he deaf community) can be overcome (if you are young enough). I can understand if a person, personally chooses not to have this operation. But how can you morally stand against science that tries to give other a choice?
Their reasoning is beyond my understanding. |
Is it just me or does anyone else get the feeling that this has waaaay too much to do with whomever is in charge of the NAD getting a hefty paycheck from somehwere whom's interests don't really work here??
Nothing makes me more disgusted than people/groups that present themselves as working for a group when the reality is much closer to exploiting them.