September 23 is the International Day of Sign Languages. I have been signing since I was young. Not because my parents did the right thing and teach me but because I couldn't communicate so a classmate taught me in school. Oralism causes so much mental health issues, sign languages need to be recognized. This day … Continue reading International Day of Sign Languages
Deaf History
Deaf History: Helen Keller
Helen Keller was born on June 27, 1880 in Tuscubia, Alabama. She became DeafBlind after a fever caused by meningitis at 19 months old. Her teacher, Anne Sullivan taught her how to communicate with ASL, lipreading and Braille. This is not to say that she wasn't able to do anything before being taught by Ms. … Continue reading Deaf History: Helen Keller
Deaf Civil Rights Parallels Autistic Civil Rights
Cochlear Implant What is the cochlear implant? It is a device that is surgically installed in the cochlea to give a Deaf people sound. It uses electrical impulses to send sound waves to the brain by working around the damaged cochlea, creating a perceived indication of sound to a Deaf person or Hard of … Continue reading Deaf Civil Rights Parallels Autistic Civil Rights
Autistic History: Akitoin T4
When you think T4, you think thyroid test. It also has a much darker meaning. This program was called Aktoin T4 program or the T4 Program. T4 stands for Tiergartenstrasse 4. This was the Nazi's effort, disguised as a euthanasia program, to kill ill, mentally disabled, physically disabled, "emotionally distraught" and elderly people. The … Continue reading Autistic History: Akitoin T4
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