Show Me Deaf Community is a b/vlog about what I see and what the Deaf Community show me in daily life. The author is a.k.a. Deaf Advocate on other blogs. He believes in Deaf Advocacy and the rights of the Deaf in all aspects of life from birth to grave. It is a human right and a testimony to facts of life affecting the deaf community. He firmly believes in Laurent Clerc and his contributions to the New World. George Veditz is another one! He predicted videophones in 1913!
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Why is there apathy in Deaf communities?
Why is there apathy in Deaf communities?
Apathy is "absence or suppression of passion, emotion, or excitement. It can be lack of interest in or concern for things that others find moving or exciting." (from Dictionary.com)
Reasons:
lack of strategic planning?
lack of leadership training?
lack of motivational programs?
lack of incentives to move things forward?
lack of knowledge in combating audism?
lack of trust in peer groups?
lack of planning ways and means to ensure the deaf culture's life?
Solutions:
It is time to put down our swords and knives and sit down at a round table.
We can bring issues to the table and resolve them with intelligence.
We can apply plan of work principles.
We can demonstrate plan of action and evaluate our accomplishments.
This is where we need to turn 360 degrees and move on!
Results:
The deaf community can thrive!
The deaf community gains equal communications.
The respect is improved among peers and associates.