Oldie but a goodie! I won't pretend to be an expert on Deaf History as I grew up HoH and utilizing spoken language BUT I'm always striving to learn something new and this is a great opportunity! THANK YOU to photonovic, heritageasl, asl.at.home and livthatsnotcool for the catch and corrections on my initial post. 🤟🏽A few facts were incorrect and misleading. I am human and always learning. 🙏🏽True communities uplift, support and hold each other accountable - I love this and am quite grateful🙏🏽 Share one of these to your stories to spread awareness for Deaf History Month. Why is it so important to learn about Deaf History? I've got 5 reasons for you! 1. Understanding Deaf History can help develop empathy and respect for the Deaf Community. 2. Learning about the struggles and accomplishments of d/Deaf individuals and communities can inspire and motivate. 3. Knowledge of Deaf History can inform and shape current attitudes and policies towards d/Deaf people. 4. Deaf History can ...