👄Lip reading does not provide complete comprehension and is challenging even for experienced lip readers.
🚫🦻Not all deaf people use wheelchairs, and deafness does not affect physical mobility.
🙊Deaf people do not always rely on lip reading and can communicate through sign language.
✋💬Sign language is not universal, and different countries have their own sign languages.
🧠🌍Deaf people can excel in various careers and have achieved success in different fields.
Are all deaf people skilled lip readers?
—No, lip reading is challenging and does not provide complete comprehension.
Do all deaf people use wheelchairs?
—No, not all deaf people use wheelchairs, and deafness does not affect physical mobility.
Is sign language universal?
—No, sign language varies between countries, and there are different sign languages used worldwide.
What are some successful careers that deaf people have?
—Deaf people have excelled in various careers, including CEOs, lawyers, doctors, actors, and athletes.
Can deaf people communicate orally?
—Yes, some deaf people can speak, but sign language is often their preferred mode of communication.
00:00Debunking misconceptions about deaf people
01:26Misconception 1: Lip reading does not provide complete understanding
01:35Misconception 2: Not all deaf people use wheelchairs
04:36Misconception 3: Sign language is not universal
07:46Misconception 4: Deaf people can have successful careers
10:33Misconception 5: Deaf people cannot communicate orally
12:24Misconception 6: Cochlear implants are not a cure-all
14:56Embracing diversity in the deaf community
