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‘Deaf U’ Review: Has the Netflix series made the right positive impact and impressions?

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If you have access to Netflix, there is a new and somewhat groundbreaking new series called ‘Deaf U’ where the cast are entirely led by alums of Gallaudet University, the world’s first and only university specifically catered for deaf and hard of hearing students, based in Washington D.C.

This is an opportunity to show the world how diverse, expressive, beautiful but also complex, deep and perhaps intensive deaf community can be.

But has the series managed to portray that in a positive way that can make a positive and lasting impact, or did it focus too much on being a typical reality TV show, albeit more deaf-focused?

Check out the ‘Deaf U’ review here

Understanding ‘Deaf Gain’ and its concept on how being deaf is a positive feature

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What if individuals and society looks at the concept of being deaf as a positive thing? What if it can actually be a valuable contribution to the world? In essence, this is what ‘Deaf Gain’ is all about.

The common perception of being deaf and the topic of deafness overall is that it is seen as something negative, something lacking, something void.

But by reframing that into ‘Deaf Gain’, it is possible for everyone to look at it in a more positive light, and it’s something the Deaf community proudly talks about…that being deaf is actually positive.

Learn more about what is ‘Deaf Gain’ here

The more we fight each other, the more the barriers will grow

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Recently, I’ve noticed that there are some d/Deaf and hard of hearing people who are more focused on arguing and being “right” against others who are also d/Deaf and hard of hearing.

But focusing our energy on going against each other will do nothing to the barriers that exist in our lives. If anything, they will remain or even continue to grow.

Learn more on the danger of fighting over working together