Understanding Challenges and Solutions in the Deaf Community

The video discusses issues within the deaf community, particularly focusing on the challenges faced by the deaf elderly. It highlights the role of hearing people in addressing these issues and suggests a racial-based approach to finding solutions. The video concludes with a call to action, encouraging leadership and involvement from everyone.

What is a common misconception among hearing people regarding the needs of the deaf elderly?

• That they can hear perfectly fine

• That they require physical deaf cleaning

• That they do not need any assistance

• That they can communicate without any issues

What does the speaker suggest hearing people need to improve?

• Their ability to speak sign language

• Their understanding of the deaf community's needs

• Their ability to hear better

• Their knowledge of deaf culture

What is the role of hearing people in supporting the deaf community, according to the speaker?

• To ensure their deaf-contact position is checked

• To ignore the needs of the deaf community

• To learn sign language

• To provide financial support only

What approach does the speaker recommend for addressing issues in the deaf community?

• A technological approach

• A medical approach

• A racial-based approach

• A financial approach

Who does the speaker believe is needed to lead efforts in supporting the deaf community?

• Everyone involved

• Only hearing people

• Only the government

• Only the deaf community