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From: Ann.Stalnaker@p0.f14.n385.z1.fidonet.org (Ann Stalnaker)
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Subject: Re: Isolation
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Date: 25 Jan 91 17:22:58 GMT
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[This is from the Silent Talk Conference]

In some ways I agree with you and in other ways, I have to disagree. 
 It's OUR place to educate the hearing world instead of hiding in 
isolation.  People are people and are not aware of this unless *WE*
 show them the difference.
 
Yes, I do agree services should be available so we can be a part 
of this world, but I also feel we should advise on what is needed.
We can't blame the hearing population for their lack of knowledge
and for the isolation of those who are HI.  If more would come out 
of their shells, a lot more would be done. 
People are now becoming more aware but there is still lots of room 
for improvement and more education.
 

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