Please answer this is for school. If you are deaf how do you survive in todays world?

Answer 1

It is easier in todays world than ever before, the internet helps as do text messages and type call. sign language is one of the greatest helps to deaf needs and people are opening up to accomidate deaf people, when I was younger many people thought deaf meant stupid but thankfully they now realise that being deaf doesn't affect your brain.

Answer 2

If you arent really deaf i dont think you can answer this question many people could say what they would do but until it happens you dont know. I will tell you its hard as hell I loss my hearing at 14 and finding work was hell too so many employers think deaf people are retarded. Some of us cant get some of the most simple jobs, or the first mistake we make thats an excuse to fire us. I'm pretty smart I graduated as the valedictorian of my class, been to college twice and still have trouble finding the type of work that I want to do they only want to give me a broom or mop and I'm better than that. But since I read lips well that makes it easier I can sign too but its useless if everybody else doesnt know it. I think its harder for a person that was born deaf becuz they wouldnt be able to talk. I went to the state deaf school and most of them couldnt even read english from a book. So I imagine its harder for them than me but if you need some more info on this topic you can email me

Answer 3

It's rough. People always assume it is worse to go blind then deaf. Suicide statistics show this is wrong. Going deaf is far worse then losing eyesight.

Most deaf people learn to lip read fairly well without instruction.

There are sign languages is use but usually restricted to other deaf people, in most places not all that many, not enough to keep up to the minimum contact most people need.

There do not seem to be any jobs specifically for deaf people as there are for people who are blind.

There is some help for deaf people with computers able to quickly print in text what is spoken, but exxpensive and clumsy. ANd inaccurate, so far.

Answer 4

I'm not deaf, but have some thoughts:

If you are born deaf, you don't really know what it is like to hear, you are taught to sign and lip read (hopefully). There are dangers in not being able to hear (cars, trains, etc.). Difficult to meet people and go out on dates, etc., so I percieve it to be very lonely for them.

If you loose your hearing you have the advantage of speaking, but will miss not being able to hear. Very sad.

Internet is great for communication in both instances. Technology has provide lots of little gadgets for the deaf, lights flash when someone is at the door, light flash when phone rings, with a visual connection, people can sign to each other over the phone.

I think more creative ways of communicating will be invented for the deaf with technology.

My friend teaches American signing to children with 'special needs'. She refers to these kiddies as her little 'tards'. Now that is a challenge, for her and the kiddies. They have lots of fun though.


Cheers!

Answer 5

It won't be easy but there is always a way, like blind people do or those whose arms or legs are amputated. Some even excel in sports or in painting etc.

Many people have eyes and ears ... all functioning properly but not many have the ability to truly listen or see the beauty of other people from within ... that's worse than being deaf or blind.

Answer 6

What?

Joke. I am deaf in one ear only. So I gave a half-a.s.s.ed answer. LOL

It is hard being in partly deaf as it is a real disability that people can not easily see and then as a result, they make less allowances for it. They can forget and get irritated over your hearing loss.

Answer 7

Adapt, like all the others before me. First things first, I would learn sign language. Then, I would have a notebook , with a pen so I could communicate with the people would didn't know how to communicate with me. Other than that I don't think that life would be much different than it is now. I would be sad but I would get over it after awhile. I would entertain myself probably in the same fashion, books or tv.

Answer 8

Look at where we are, on the internet. This is an almost ideal, visually oriented and dynamic interactive environment that is readily accessible. And today's world is crawling with text messagers like blackberries and cellphones with vibration settings as alternatives to ringtones. That's not even touching on sometimes controversial modern medical implants.

We live in interesting times

Answer 9

It is difficult. I quit my job because my co-workers kept making fun of my hearing loss and I was denied unemployment because they said it wasn't a good enough reason to quit. So, I went today to sign up for vocational classes. All I can suggest is to surround yourself with good people and leave the bad guys at the door when you go home. I was told that I should have documented everything. Then I could have sued them.

Learn sign language. Go through vocational classes and carry a pen and paper with you. Be patient with the ignorant people. And try to keep your sense of humor..

Answer 10

Technological intervention. Get a cochlear implant or hearing aids to help mitigate the hearing loss. Get therapy to develop speech reading skills and learn how to use the technology to maximize your results.