i18n@... wrote:

>
> suzmccarth wrote:
>
> >
> > --- 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...
>
> But neither have you. :)
>
> If it is such a clear distinction, it seems like google would have some
> references to it in its highly ranked pages on "deaf community". Or that
> you would clue me in since you say you know about it.
>
> Personally I think it is likely to be a internal political distinction
> or label of little or no consequence to anyone not specifically in the
> "D|deaf community" (or are they 2 separate communities).
>
> If even a single other keyword came to mind, maybe I could search on it.
> But really - a group's entire identity hinges on a upper case versus
> lower case "d"? No wonder no one outside the immediate circle knows
> about it!

There is a Deaf community; there is no deaf community, only deaf people.

If you had ever taken an interest in the question, you'd have
encountered the distinction soon enough -- in linguistic accounts of
Sign, for instance.
--
Peter T. Daniels grammatim@...