Deaf Culture: NETAC Teacher Tipsheet

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Published Date

January, 0004

Publisher(s)

Northeast Technical Assistance Center (NETAC)

Author(s)

Linda Siple

Leslie Greer

Barbra Ray Holcomb

This brief factsheet describes common terms used within Deaf community, details shared values in contrast with mainstream U.S. hearing culture, and offers guidelines for communication.

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Deaf Culture

Material Categories

Cultural Competence

Staff Development

Attitudes / Perception / Awareness

Language & Literacy

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