Trending (1/12): It’s good to be Deaf

Is it good to be Deaf? Definitely.

Exciting times are in front of us. Are we in the midst of a Deaf Renaissance? Or an ASL Renaissance? Maybe. While the idea of a renaissance isn't new, it doesn't seem to have generated much momentum. Maybe it's not hashtag-worthy (enough).

So, what is the buzz word these days? It's easy to lose track, but here are some recent trends in talking about Deaf beings:

Deaf people can do stuff. And do it (really) well. #deaftalent

Language, check. Culture, check. Biology, check. So, why, the irritating but? Laura-Ann Petitto and an unsupportable prejudice

Do Deaf people have heightened senses? Yes. And, no. Dorsality and DeafSpace Visual attention and deafness

(Photo of James Goldcrown's #bleedingheartslovewall at the corner of Prospect and Pearl streets in Brooklyn, NYC.)