In your own words describe how learning about these concepts has helped you to gain perspective of Deaf culture and the Deaf community

Explore two of the below concepts and demonstrate your knowledge and insight gained from that exploration:

Audism (Tom Humphries, 1975)
Deafhood (Paddy Ladd, 1993)
Deaf Space (Hansel Bauman, mid-2000s)
Deaf Gain (Aaron Williamson, mid-2000s)
Deaf Ecosystem (Kelby Brick, late-2000s)

Directions:

Once you select two concepts, begin researching these concepts until you have a sufficient understanding of what it means and you feel comfortable with your ability to discuss the impact of learning these concepts has on you as a hearing individual. Your research should include both text and videos.

Identify the two concepts chosen :

Define these concepts in your own words based on your research (define it in a way that someone who has not yet researched the concept would understand):

List at least three resources per concept used to develop your definition (use direct links, book titles, etc. – text and video must be included):

Describe how these concepts is signed amongst the Deaf community:

In your own words describe how learning about these concepts has helped you to gain perspective of Deaf culture and the Deaf community:

What questions would you have for a Deaf community member about this concept if given the opportunity to interview them in person (include a minimum of three questions per concept):

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