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A Multi-Generational Deaf Family: A Case Study On Literacy, Rubecca Sue Wilson May 2017

A Multi-Generational Deaf Family: A Case Study On Literacy, Rubecca Sue Wilson

MSU Graduate Theses

Literacy is a crucial component of life in our society, and the journey to becoming fluent readers begins before conventional classroom instruction. Literacy rates of adults who are deaf and hard of hearing are consistently in the fourth grade, age nine to ten years, range. In order to help build more skilled readers who are deaf and hard of hearing, it is critical to increase understanding of how deafness affects the development of literacy. This case study was of a family of six with all members' deaf and American Sign Language (ASL) as their first language. The purpose of this …


Hearing Loss: A Silent Health Disparity, Katherine Valek Jan 2017

Hearing Loss: A Silent Health Disparity, Katherine Valek

Senior Honors Theses and Projects

This paper presents an analysis of various aspects of hearing loss and its connection to healthcare settings, particularly nursing. Normal hearing is defined, followed by the definition of hearing loss and deafness. Cultural Deafness is then explained, followed by ways to prevent hearing loss. Additionally, healthcare experiences of individuals with hearing loss will be presented. The project will conclude with recommendations for healthcare professionals in regard to caring for their patients with hearing loss. The main population focus of the paper are Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HOH) individuals. Specifically, their unique experiences in healthcare encounters will be evaluated. Interactions …