How is Deaf with an uppercase "D" different than deaf with a lowercase "d"?
How is Deaf with an uppercase "D" different than deaf with a lowercase "d"?
Deaf with an uppercase 'D' refers to individuals who identify with the Deaf culture, which includes shared language (usually sign language), values, and social norms. This is different from being merely 'deaf' with a lowercase 'd', which refers to the audiological condition of having significant hearing loss. Therefore, Deaf with an uppercase 'D' is considered a culture rather than an impairment.
Correct. It is B. It is a cultural thing in the D/deaf community.
According to google : The word deaf is used to describe or identify anyone who has a severe hearing problem. Sometimes it is used to refer to people who are severely hard of hearing too. We use Deaf with a capital D to refer to people who have been deaf all their lives, or since before they started to learn to talk.