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Definition of 'Deaf'
The Issue
How do we define deafness?
The Canadian Association of the Deaf's (CAD) position
Deafness is medically defined by the extent of loss of functional hearing and by dependence upon visual communication.
CAD recognizes a person to be medically/audiologically deaf when that person has little or no functional hearing and depends upon visual rather than auditry communication. "Visual means of communication' includes Sign Language, lipreading, speechreading, and reading and writing. "Auditory means of communication" includes voice, hearing, and hearing aids and devices.
To read more of this article from the Canadian Association of the Deaf click here.
SJDHHS is a member agency of the United Way of Greater Saint John
The Association of Visual Language Interpreters of Canada is a non-profit, professional association for interpreters whose working languages include a Sign Language.
The CAD provides consulation and information on Deaf needs and interests to the public, business, media, educators, governments and others.
Incorporated in 1973 as a non-profit chartiable organization funded through private donations, the CCSD preserves, encourages and advances the cultural interests of Canada's Deaf population.
Options Employment Outreach is a non-profit agency serving the Greater Saint John Area. For over ten years, they have helped thousands of people with disabilities to build successful career strategies and find employment opportuniites within the Saint John area.
DeafAtlantic Canada is a central information sharing site for anyone interested in sharing the news, events and information of interest to the Deaf Communities in Atlantic Canada and elsewheres.
Fredericton Works is a non-profit agency provided by the Saint John Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Inc., and funded by Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour, New Brunswick.
Deaf Linx is your resource for information on dearness, deaf culture, American Sign Language (ASL) all all other related topics. Deaf Linx firmly believes that deafness is not a disability, but a condition that produces a sub-culture that should be celebrated.
The Premier's Council on the Status of Disabled Persons is a body for consultation and study which was chreated to advise the provincial government and the general public on matters realted to the status of persons with disabilities. The Council reports directly to the Premier of New Brunswick.
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