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VIDEO [CC] - Meet Diana Hirwa, a brilliant artist who is Deaf from Rwanda.



KIGALI -- After highlighting the story of a Deaf shop attendant employed at one of the biggest retail stores in the region, Kenya Television Network’s resident reporter in Kigali, Rwanda, Eugene Anangwe brings us the story of Diana Hirwa who can neither hear nor speak but is a brilliant artist that uses sign language.



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Kenya Television Network (KTN) Stop Describing the Deaf as 'Dumb'



Deaf YouVideo does not appreciated regardless of the 'Deaf and Dumb' stereotypes from the Kenya Television Network on "Meet Diana Hirwa, a brilliant artist who is deaf and dumb" which a video showing an inappropriate as labeled "dumb" and it seems NOT the inspirational message to the community as well.



Diana Hirwa is Deaf and uses sign language to communicate, and the way the Kenya Television Network has chosen to portray her is quite revealing. Major news outlets from KTN to the media all decided to utilize the outdated terms 'Deaf and Dumb' in their stories about the woman. Dear ignorant media, question: What do you call Deaf people ? Answer is HERE. Educated this one, before press the media.



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VIDEO: Prejudice on 'Deaf and Dumb' in India.



INDIA - Many Deaf Indian people experience prejudice and discrimination because of their differences from the non-Deaf majority - Much of this discrimination arises from ignorance or thoughtlessness. Much of it is institutional, systemic, and/or attitudinal. None of it is acceptable in India.



Deaf students problem discussed with Pudhari Patil. TV9/Part1/3.



Don Hana Pan Pudhari Mhana: Deaf and Dumb is the term commonly used to describe persons who, through deafness, are unable to hear the spoken words of others, and who, consequently, remain dumb.



Need Satisfaction & Social Adjustment of Deaf children. TV9/Part2/3.





Deafness is the cause, dumbness the consequence. Deaf and dumb children & people are physically challenged. First, never call anyone deaf and dumb - Say DEAF or deaf mute.



Don't hate Deaf children, help them. TV9/Part3/3.





Remember, they cannot hear, so, if someone speaks to them and they cannot see them, they have no idea the person has said anything. The problems of this Deaf children discussed with Pudhari Patil in Aadhar Deaf & Dumb School in India. To educate about www.DeafNotDumb.com



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Deaf Not Dumb - Official Video