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Deaf
Cultural Sensitivity![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Recognize 'deaf' can be identity for some, with pride in Deaf culture. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/sPbdE36tLkgE8DuuR985oSVli0.webp)
Not a Condition![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Being deaf is not seen as a condition to 'fix' by many deaf individuals. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/VcZMT8XFUtSODh5UAnkkZnK9VMs.webp)
Capitalization![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
'Deaf' with a capital D refers to the culture; lowercase 'deaf' refers to the hearing loss. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/970Q5CfAOD0yyqQioqvqYGfBT4.webp)