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12 Things to Avoid Saying (and What to Do Instead) When Working with Deaf People

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Bridging the Communication Gap In professional and social environments, we often conflate hearing with listening. Genuine listening requires intent and a shift in perspective. As mental health expert Neil Glickman emphasizes, hearing individuals do not need to “fix” or change Deaf people; rather, they must change their own thinking to foster relationships built on equality, […]