--- In qalam@yahoogroups.com, "i18n@..." <i18n@...> wrote:

> Peter T. Daniels wrote:
>
> >
> > Curiously, that's not how the Deaf community sees it.
> >
> > Have you not noticed the distinction between Deaf and deaf?
>
> Uh, over the years I have had occasion to work with people who

were deaf

> from birth, hearing impaired due to organic issues, and hearing

impaired

> due to wartime injuries. Although I wouldn't claim to be connected

to

> the "Deaf community" as a result (or the "deaf community"), I

can't say

> I know what the difference is either.

It is a fairly well-established tradition, and there is a webpage
which discusses the difference. Sorry I can't remember which one.
Good luck.

It is interesting though that the case distinction can't be read by
google.

My point is that Mr. Daniels has quoted no research, again...

Suzanne