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when referring to the audiological condition of not being able to hear, deaf is written with a little "d."

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False. Simply losing your hearing does not automatically make you a member of the Deaf community. Membership in the Deaf community is typically associated with embracing Deaf culture, utilizing sign language, and participating in the shared experiences, values, and traditions of the community. It is a cultural identity rather than solely a result of hearing loss.

True. The knowledge, beliefs, and practices that make up the culture of Deaf people are actively transmitted from generation to generation. This transmission occurs through various means such as formal education in schools for the Deaf, Deaf community events, social gatherings, and family interactions. Language acquisition and cultural immersion play a significant role in the intergenerational transmission of Deaf culture.

False. When referring to the audiological condition of not being able to hear, "deaf" is typically capitalized as "Deaf." This is to indicate a cultural identity, rather than just a medical condition.

You become a member of the Deaf community, simply by losing your hearing.

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The majority of ASL users live in the United States and Canada?

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The knowledge, beliefs, and practices that make up the culture of Deaf people are actively transmitted from generation to generation.

True or false?

False. The majority of ASL (American Sign Language) users actually reside outside of the United States and Canada. ASL is predominantly used in those two countries, but there are also significant populations of ASL users in other countries such as Mexico and parts of Central America. Additionally, other sign languages are used worldwide, such as British Sign Language (BSL) in the United Kingdom, Australian Sign Language (Auslan) in Australia, and others.