Deafness Deafness as a culture is a harsh reality for most of its members as they can feel cut off from the rest of the world as they are unable to communicate with the general public. People and students who are deaf must rely on teachers, translators, and other devices to communicate with their peers. As very few people know how to understand ASL (American Sign Language) or other forms of sign language. This creates a selective culture for people who are deaf as they have difficulty communicating with all people. However, they are able to communicate with people fluently within their culture quite how people of different backgrounds use Spanish and other languages to communicate. I would consider deafness a disability as it can impact a
