The Canadian Association of the Deaf provides this overview of terminology. There are many terms and understanding the differences is important. These terms include:
- deaf
- Deaf (with capital D)
- deafened (Also known as late-deafened)
- hard of hearing
- hearing impaired
- person who is deaf
- manual deaf, Signing deaf
- oral deaf
- deaf-mute
- deaf and dumb
- Deaf-plus
Check out this resource to ensure you are using the right terminology.
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