Deaf Cultural Community

“A cultural community arises when a group of people, communicating through a common language, develops a set of beliefs, social behaviors, and norms” (Slobodzian, 2009). Deaf people who use American Sign Language (ASL) or another form of sign language such as British Sign Language (BSL) form a cultural community. Culturally, Deaf people carry the view that deafness is a social wonder, instead of a disability. The Deaf community takes pride in their Deaf identity. Deaf people are often classified as a minority group, and may feel misunderstood or cannot connect with those who do not know sign language, especially those whose family cannot communicate in their language. Unlike other cultures, a deaf or hard of hearing person can join in the community
These laws protect the Deaf culture from being discriminated against, and provide an equal opportunity. No Child Left Behind and Section 504 are also included in the schools and law to protect students. The purpose of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) of 2001, is to increase the academic achievement of all students by helping schools and school districts improve teacher and principal quality and ensure that all teachers are highly qualified. Section 504 is a civil rights law to prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability in programs and activities, both public and private, which receive federal financial assistance. Any person who has record of a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, or is regarded as having such an impairment is protected under this title
In the event that an student is qualified under IDEA or has a 504 arrangement, the school must guarantee the hearing aids are working properly, the student has access to assistive innovation, (for example, a FM system), and that those utilizing assistive innovation, including educators, are prepared appropriately in the consideration and utilization of that