When Deafness Is Medicalized: Inside the Culture Clash Over Cochlear Implants
Some fear that, by offering deaf people access to sound, so-called bionic ears could spell the end of the culture built around ASL.
Browsing Tag
Deaf
5 posts
How to Break Ground for Deaf Actors in Hollywood
Marlee Matlin, star of Freeform’s Switched at Birth, looks back on how the show became a “game changer” for diverse thespians before its final episode.
Do Deaf Babies Need to Be Fixed?
As medical science improves, the line between “sick” and “different” becomes harder and harder to draw. By Malcolm…
The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: The Activist Attorney Working to Promote Justice for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
We canvassed the world of the social and behavioral sciences, looking for rising stars whose careers promise to make a lasting mark. We'll be profiling the top 30 throughout the month of April.