General Material 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. Associated Links Deaf Culture Material Categories Cultural Competence Staff Development Attitudes / Perception / Awareness Language & Literacy