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One of the main issues the Deaf community faces is the plight of Deaf children. Deaf Children are at high risk of language deprivation which leads to a lack of education. I conducted research online, visiting various websites and Deaf organizations, including NIH and NAD, and found depressing statistics regarding Deaf children. The stakeholders respective to the issue are Deaf children themselves and part of the cause of this deprivation is the parents and the audiologist field. This issue is so important for these children's futures. If they do not receive proper language foundation and education their potential is limited and their isolation is increased. Allowing access to sign language and the opportunity for growth and development of these children through language is of utmost importance, but is too often overlooked. This issue is important to look into for the sake of Deaf children and their, what should be, limitless future.
One of the main issues the Deaf community faces is the plight of Deaf children. Deaf Children are at high risk of language deprivation which leads to a lack of education. I conducted research online, visiting various websites and Deaf organizations, including NIH and NAD, and found depressing statistics regarding Deaf children. The stakeholders respective to the issue are Deaf children themselves and part of the cause of this deprivation is the parents and the audiologist field. This issue is so important for these children's futures. If they do not receive proper language foundation and education their potential is limited and their isolation is increased. Allowing access to sign language and the opportunity for growth and development of these children through language is of utmost importance, but is too often overlooked. This issue is important to look into for the sake of Deaf children and their, what should be, limitless future.
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Community Partner Report
Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (USDB)
The mission of Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (USDB) is to educate students who are Deaf, Blind, or Deafblind and to provide resources and enrichment activities for them and for their families so they can achieve their full academic, social and career potential. In mainstream schools, deaf children may not have access to all the support, resources and language necessary to receive a full education. USDB provides the necessities to alleviate this societal issue. In these schools, children can receive a proper language foundation and have the opportunity for growth and development, as explored in the Community Engaged Learning and Research conducted above. After researching more about these schools online, I think it would be a special opportunity to be involved with this organization. It would be neat to see that the deaf children's needs are being met in an environment that is tailor made for them. I would be happy to see how Deaf children matter and that their unique potential is being realized and nurtured. I would hope to be a part of the nurturing process and learn from the Deaf children in turn.Â
Volunteering at Elizabeth Delong School of the Deaf
Volunteering at the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium with USDB
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