WHO: World Hearing Day

Today is World Hearing Day so what is so controversial about it? It reignite the oralism versus sign language debates, Deaf Anthology will attempt to clarify the purpose of why we celebrate this day. The International Cochlear Day was just last week and the International Sign Language Day is coming up in the fall, so what the heck it's all about anyway? There is an objection to the usage of the term, "disabling hearing loss." in one of the British Deaf blogs which also reminds us that submissions published doesn't necessarily reflect the viewpoints of the its editor. 

Advocacy is our responsibility in reaching out to the general public our positions on these matter. We want to be heard, not seen! We can coexist and reap the benefits by working together.  It's time that we Deaf start living, not merely existing, life is short. We ought to be optimistic about the future, our Deaf children depends on us, so let leave them a better world for them to to live in. 

World Hearing Day: Deaf Scotland (Introduction)

World Hearing Day: World Federation of the Deaf (WFD)

World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) supports World Health Organization (WHO)

There are four key points (summary) in their report:

 

• Early intervention: Hearing screening of newborns and identifying those who are Deaf or hard of hearing and offer parents support services, giving them unbiased options, including sign language.
• Community Involvement: Deaf participation in the decision-making process that involves the welfare of our Deaf children in all fields, education and equal access, etc.
• Language and Communications: The recognition and acceptation of sign language as a viable means of communications.
• A Holistic (social) Approach: Awareness of  social and psychological  interaction within families, among their peers and our community, including our Deaf Culture. 

The Deaf people of Kenya are celebrating World Hearing Day today!

The Deaf People of South Africa are celebrating World Hearing Day today!

Deaf Individual Viewpoint: United Arab Emirates 

Business Viewpoints: Cochlear-Implants (CI)

Organization Viewpoints: United Kingdom (AVT)

Institutional Viewpoints: United States (NTID)

Foundations Viewpoint: Switzerland (HTW)

 

Medical Viewpoint: India

This is Smokey stay tuned for the next episode of Deaf Anthology, Good Night Deaf America!