We have a strong desire to be part of the hearing world.
But even so, in a hearing world we can feel very lonely, especially in large groups when everyone talks at once.
The parents don't know sign language, and they want their child to be part of the hearing world.
The hearing world thinks in aural terms, not visual terms.
They've gained the communication skills they need to succeed in a hearing world.
Interpretive services have become a growing occupation as more deaf adults are working in the hearing world.
She said, however, that functioning well as a deaf person in a hearing world required concentration and multiple strategies.
If only the hearing world would follow our example!
Still, most of the hearing world can't understand why the protest was so extreme.
It was a challenge to see if I could manage in the hearing world on my own.
