The majority of the Deaf community:
A)eagerly await a cure so that they will be able to hear.
B)regard the term hearing impaired as offensive because it implies that something is wrong or in need of repair.
C)regard the term deaf as offensive, because they view themselves as a part of mainstream American culture.
D)regard IDEA's definition of deafness as an accurate reflection of the deaf community's values.

Question

The majority of the Deaf community: ​
A)eagerly await a cure so that they will be able to hear.
B)regard the term hearing impaired as offensive because it implies that something is wrong or in need of repair.
C)regard the term deaf as offensive, because they view themselves as a part of mainstream American culture.
D)regard IDEA's definition of deafness as an accurate reflection of the deaf community's values.

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The majority of the Deaf community regards the term hearing impaired as offensive because it implies that something is wrong or in need of repair. They prefer to be called Deaf or hard of hearing, embracing their culture and identity as a linguistic minority. A cure for Deafness is not something the majority of the community desires, as being Deaf is not viewed as a deficit or something that needs to be fixed. Therefore, choices A, C, and D are incorrect.

The Majority of the Deaf Community: ​

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