ADCO Hearing Products. Deaf culture/ history. Publications.

Baker, C. & Battison, R. (Eds.) (1980). Sign Language and the Deaf community: Essays in honor of William Stokoe. Silver Spring, MD: National Association of the Deaf. ISBN 0913072362. (out of print, can buy used)

Baker-Shenk, C. & Cokely, D. (1991). American Sign Language: A teacher's resource text on grammar and culture. Clerc. ISBN 093032384X. Also available as The "Green Books" texts and tapes. This series may be ordered as a complete set of books and tapes, a complete set of tapes only, individual books and tapes, or a specific tape and book combination set. The videotapes explain difficult concepts and offer practice situations to improve your sign language skills.

Ballin, A. The deaf mute howls. Gallaudet University Press. Originally published in 1930. The deaf mute howls challenged the prevailing practice of teaching deaf children to speak and read lips while prohibiting the use of sign language. Albert Ballin's sharp observations in this remarkable book detail his experiences (and those of others) at a late 19th-century residential school for deaf students and his frustrations as an adult seeking acceptance in the majority hearing society.

Bar-Tzur, D. Interpreting for culturally diverse settings - Books. These books are about Deaf subcultures: African American/Black, Asian American, Christian, Deafblind, Gay/Lesbian/Bi/Transgendered/Intersexed/Questioning, Hispanic/ Latinas/os, Jewish, Member of a less represented religion, Muslim, Native American, Pacific Islander, Physically challenged/ Disabled, Women's movement/ Feminism.

Benderly, B. (1990). Dancing without music: Deafness in America. Clerc publishing. ISBN 0930323599. The author explores two burning issues of the Deaf community: oralism versus American Sign language, and the rights of deaf poeple. Dancing Without Music investigates being Deaf, it's ramifications in society, and the relationship between thought process and language, whether spoken or not.

Bienvenu, M. J. & Colonomos, B. (February 1992). Rules of social interaction workbook (Introduction to American Deaf culture series). Sign Media Inc; ISBN 1881133001.

Branson, J. & Miller, D. (2002, June 5). Damned for their difference: The cultural construction of deaf people as disabled. Gallaudet University Press. ISBN-10: 1563681218, ISBN-13: 978-1563681219. Until the recent recognition of Deaf culture and the legitimacy of signed languages, majority societies around the world have classified Deaf people as "disabled", a term that separates all persons so designated from the mainstream in a disparaging way. Damned for their difference offers a well-founded explanation of how this discrimination came to be through a discursive exploration of the cultural, social, and historical contexts of these attitudes and behavior toward deaf people, especially in Great Britain.

Brueggemann, B. (1999, June 2). Lend me your ear: Rhetorical constructions of deafness. Washington, DC: Gallaudet University Press. ISBN: 1563680793. A rigorously argued study that assails the 2,500 year-old tradition of rhetoric that emphasizes speech as a defining characteristic of reason because it disallows deaf people human identity due to their silence. Break-out conecpts that will stimulate scholars and students of rhetoric, language, and Deaf studies to return to this intriguing work again and again. (302 pgs, hardcover, 6" x 9")

Buck, D. S. (2000). Deaf peddler: Confessions of an inside man. Though author Dennis Buck held a computer science degree and received monthly benefits from the government, he was a deaf peddler for 11 years. Many people have encountered this type of activity, where they are approached by someone handing out brochures, stickers, and other small itmes, then asked to purchase them. Peddlers can earn hundreds of dollars in this fashion in the span of a few hours. In this book, Buck explains the workings of deaf peddling. He also provides historical information of how deaf peddling came to be, including the rationale many deaf used and the backlash of people in the Deaf community.

Caccamise, F., Newell, W., Mumford, B., & Hoke, L. (January 2000) American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf culture materials: Distributors, ASL curriculums, and technical communication . Downloadable .pdf file.

Cagle, S. J. & Cagle, K. M. (1991). GA and SK etiquette: Guidelines for telecommunications in the Deaf community.

Christensen, K. (Ed.). (2000). Deaf plus: A multicultural perspective. Teachers, administrators, psychologists, social workers, and families with deaf children will find this book full of information and recommendations to enhance the community surrounding these children. Essentially, it suggests possible changes in teacher preparation in order to create the leadership needed for communities striving to best serve these kids.

Coffey, W. (2002). Winning sounds like this: A season with the women's basketball team at Gallaudet, the world's only university for the deaf. This is the remarkable story of the nation's most unique and inspiring women's basketball team and its 1999-2000 season. It is the touching chronicle of players who do not hear buzzers or cheers, a coach who has never used a whistle, and a university that is a mecca for deaf culture throughout the world. Author Wayne Coffey offers an intimate and unsparing look at the players' lives on and off the court, their struggles to overcome mistreatment and misconceptions of the hearing world, and their deeply rooted connection to one another. A historical overview of the education for deaf people is interwoven into the players' hopes and dreams.

Cohen, L. H. (1994). Train go sorry: Inside a Deaf world. Train Go Sorry is an American Sign Language idiom meaning "missing the boat," a concept which vividly captures the miscommunication that occurs between deaf and hearing people individually and societally. As a hearing child, Leah Cohen grew up and formed her identity at the Lexington School for the Deaf in Queens, New York, where her father is currently superintendent. Thus, it is with remarkable sensitivity and clarity that Cohen portrays the Lexington School, illuminating the deaf world, its struggles and triumphs, through moving accounts of the students.

Cumsky Weiss, A. (2008). The Undefeated. Introducing RID's first novel by Arnine Cumsky Weiss. The Undefeated is a coming-of-age story of two young men set in northeastern Pennsylvania during the turbulent times of the civil rights movement. Each young man finds himself forced into action when faced with adversity. The relationship between Erich and Danny sets the framework for a friendship that spans two decades, two cultures and bridges the gap in a world that alienates those who are different.

David, L. J. (2000). My sense of silence: Memoirs of a childhood with deafness. Lennard Davis' autobiography gives readers a chance to understand what it's like growing up hearing with both parents deaf. Davis was often the liaison between his working-class Jewish parents and the rest of the world, acting as the go-between for school conferences, the market, and the synagogue. He recounts lying in tense alertness as a young child, listening for intruders because his parents were not able to. Experience the life of a CODA (children of deaf adults) growing up in two worlds in this candid and humorous memoir.

Deaf Culture Info - books.

Deaf Linx: Books about the Deaf community.

Dicker, E. & Barash, H. L. (1991). Our father Abe: The story of a deaf shoe repairman. The inspiring story of Abe Barash's struggle to overcome and accept his profound deafness, the result of a fever in infancy. This book details his early years in Russia, his emigration, his experiences at the School for the Deaf in Delavan, Wisconsin, and his endeavors to make a place for himself and his family in Madison's Jewish community. For over 50 years, Abe ran a small shoe repair shop in Madison, and thousands of customers, including many UW-Madison students, took their shoes to him. Beautifully produced with over 100 dramatic photos that bring this heartwarming story to life.

Drolsbaugh, M. (July 1, 1997). Deaf again. Handwave Publications. ISBN 0965746011. The story of a Deaf man who was born into a Deaf family, raised in the hearing community and how he found his way back.

Eastman, G. (1996, December). Just a Deaf person's thoughts. Sign Media, Incorporated; ISBN-10: 1881133052, ISBN-13: 978-1881133056. An inspiring little book that will challenge you and stimulate your thinking. Author Gil Eastman offers his thoughts and observations on life as a Deaf person in modern society. Thought provoking and humorous, this is a book you'll want to buy for all your friends! (115 pgs, softcover, 5" x 4")

Farb, A. B. (Ed.) (1997). Who speaks for the Deaf community?: A Deaf American monograph. This engaging book contains over 20 articles, offering a diversity of perspectives from the contributing authors, about "Who speaks for the Deaf community". The authors' opinions are informative, meaningful, as well as thought-provoking. Open and honest dialogue among Deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing persons on "Who speaks for the Deaf community", is of crucial importance. This monograph provides a starting point for such dialogue.

Garretson, M. D.

Deafness: Life & culture (1994) & Life and culture II (1995). Each Deafness book contains a stimulating collection of interesting, informative, thought-provoking articles and touching poetry. Selections give insight into the ethnic, religious, cultural, philosophical, educational, and language diversity within the deaf community. Authored by deaf and hearing individuals immersed in deaf culture due to family relationships or professional careers.

(1990). Communication issues among deaf people: Eyes, hands, voices - Deaf American monograph. In response to the ongoing discussion regarding communication issues, the NAD invited input from the people who have been most articulate and involved in this topic. What emerged are over thirty articles that reflect a wide range of perceptions on Deaf communication.

Greenberg, J. (1970). In this sign. New York: Henry Holt and Company. [Webmaster: I put it here because the author is not Deaf or a Coda.] Abel and Janice Ryder begin their married life together with all the hopes and dreams of a young couple deeply in love. But before long they realize that their deafness stand as an immense barrier between them and a society that seems to work only for those who can hear. In a story that spans four generations, we are witness to one family's struggle to carve a place for itself out of the tides of wealth, war, and human strivings that have swept America in this century.

Hager-Cohen, L. (1995, May). Train gone sorry: Inside a Deaf world. New York: Vintage Books. ISBN: 0-679-76165-9. Combining memoir and reportage, Cohen provides a sensitive, intimate portrait of a New York City school for the deaf and the issues facing the deaf community. Cohen is not deaf, but her father heads the Lexington School, and she grew up there. She tracks the progress of two students: Sofia, a Russian immigrant bravely learning a second sign language and a new American world; and ghetto-raised James, who finds stability after moving into the school dormitory. Cohen analyzes the fierce debates over mainstreaming the deaf, the value of oralism and whether new cochlear implants rob the deaf of their culture.

Hairston, E. & Smith, L. (1983). Black and Deaf in America. Provides an in-depth look at some of the difficulties of the black Deaf community. Includes interviews with prominent black Deaf Americans who share their joys, fears and hopes for the future. Includes an important chapter on signs used in the black community.

Higgins, P. C.

& J. E. Nash. Understanding deafness socially: Continuities in research and theory. Washington, D.C.: Gallaudet University Press. Chapters: 1. Doing research in deafness: Some considerations and strategies - Susan Foster. 2. The demography of deafness - Jerome D. Schein. 3. Deaf people in today's workplace: Use of the ADA and mediation processes in resolving barriers to participation - R. Greg Emerton, Susan Foster, and Jennifer Gravitz. 4. The educational and occupational attainment of prevocationally deaf adults: 1972-1991 - Sharon N. Barnartt and John B. Christiansen. 5. Socialization of deaf children and youth - Kathyrn P. Meadow-Orlans. 6. A Deaf person in the classroom: Using ASL to support Deaf children's English literacy - Claire Ramsey. 7. Social orientations toward Deaf and Hearing peers among Deaf adolescents in local public high schools - Michael Stinson and Thomas N. Kluwin. 8. Into their hands: The Deaf President Now protest and its consequences - Sharon N. Barnartt and John B. Christiansen.

Outsiders in a Hearing world. Washington, D.C.:  Gallaudet University Press. ISBN-10: 0803914229, ISBN-13: 978-0803914223. The deaf are outsiders in a world largely created and controlled by those who hear. Based on intensive interviewing, observation, and the personal experience of the author (whose parents are deaf), Outsiders in a Hearing World examines the lives of deaf people within a social and historical context. It examines the communities created by deaf people and the identities of their members, and describes and analyzes the everyday interactions between the deaf and the hearing. Drawing on the works concerning other outsiders, this book not only increases our understanding of deafness and the deaf, but of outsiders in general.

Hoffman, M. (1999). Lend me an ear: The temperament, selection, and training of the hearing ear dog. Learn all you ever wanted to know about the fast-growing assistance dog industry! Discover the hows and whys of training a hearing ear dog, find out how you can "read" and understand a dog's behavior, and see which breeds have a higher percentage of being placed with deaf and hard of hearing people. Use this as a reference on hearing ear dogs, or to satisfy your curiosity.

Holcomb, M.

& Wood, S. (1988). Deaf women: A parade through the decades. California: DawnSign Press. ISBN-10: 0915035286, ISBN-13: 978-0915035281.

Life goes on. This unique gift book touches on themes of spirituality and nature. Written in a style suitable for all ages, deaf author (The Brewster-Stakley lineage, The Holcomb heritage, The Pike clan and Deaf women: A rarade through the decades) Marjoriebell Stakely Holcomb shares her experiences observing the natural habits of doves and notes the ongoing cycle of life.

Holcomb, R. K.

(August 1985). Silence is golden, sometimes. California: DawnSign Press. ISBN-10: 0915035065, ISBN-13: 978-0915035069.

Holcomb, T. K., & Holcomb, S. K. (May 1996). Deaf culture our way. San Diego, CA: Dawn Sign Pr; ISBN 0915035170. This anthology of humorous anecdotes makes possible a new insight into the Deaf community and their culture. The anecdotes on the classic humor, unique Deaf ways, new technology and classic hazards of the Deaf enhance an understanding of how loss of hearing affects a person.

Humphries, T. & Padden, C. (1990). Deaf in America: Voices from a culture. Harvard University Press. ISBN 0674(194241. The authors show how the mistaken view of signed languages as sets of gestures rather than natural languages has had tragic consequences for the education of deaf children. Generations of children have been forbidden to use signed language in schools, deprived of access to language, and denied their cultural heritage. In contrast, Deaf people who use signed language in their everyday communication are better able to lead full and satisfying lives.

Info to Go: For and about Deaf and Hard of Hearing people.

Kannapell, B. (1993). Language choice - Identity choice. Burtonsville, MD: Linstok Press.

Kelley, W. P. (2003). Deaf culture: A to Z. Each letter describes something related to Deaf culture, such as "F" for fingerspelling, "L" for light flasher, and "W" for waving applause. Readers will learn how each object is used by people who are Deaf, or how it relates to Deaf culture.

Kisor, H. (June 1, 1991). What's that pig outdoors: A memoir of Deafness. Penguin (Non-Classics), ISBN-10: 014014899X, ISBN-13: 978-0140148992. Kisor, book editor of the Chicago Sun-Times, lost his hearing after a bout with meningitis at age three and has since relied on spoken language and lip reading. With unflinching candor and telling details, Kisor cites the ways in which being deaf among the hearing shaped his personal and professional experiences.

LaCrosse, B. & LaCrosse, M. (2003). Silent ears, silent heart. Christopher's journey through life highlights the challenges that a deaf individual growing up in a hearing world faces on a daily basis, including the most difficult, yet most important, challenge of all-gaining the acceptance and approval of one's hearing parents.

Lane, H.

(1999, March). The mask of benevolence: Disabling the Deaf community. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. ISBN 1581210094. This book provides a piercing look at the gulf that separates the Deaf minority from the hearing world. This passionate classic is essential for professionals who work with the Deaf, as well as for people who want to understand the gap between these two cultures. Critically acclaimed as a breakthrough when first published in 1992, this new edition, with new information on the science and ethics of cochlear implants, sheds a forceful light on the mistreatment of the Deaf minority by a hearing establishment that resists understanding and awareness. Recipient of a Literary Achievement Award from the National Assocation of the Deaf.

Hoffmeister, R. (contributor), Bahan, B. & Machemer, C. (ed.) (May 1996). A journey into the Deaf-World. San Diego, CA: Dawn Sign Press. ISBN 0915035634. Written for professionals, students and anyone who has a deaf person in his or her life. Delves into the language, culture, community and daily lives of those living in the DEAF-WORLD. The opening pages immerse you into deaf culture right away as Bahan introduces himself, briefly summarizing his life and education and then proceeds to introduce his fellow writers in a similar manner. This is how any deaf individual would respond when meeting one another.

Lucas, C.

& Valli, C. (1992). Language contact in the American Deaf community. Academic Press. ISBN 0124580408.

(ed) (1989). Sociolinguistics of the Deaf community. Academic Press. ISBN 0124580459.

Miller, K. R. (2003) Deaf culture behind bars: Signs and stories of a Texas population. From communicating with police officers to survival in prison, Deaf inmates share, for the first time, their trials and triumphs. American Sign Language used for daily living in the prison environment is pictured and explained, as well as the history of how communication services for Deaf offenders began in Texas. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has extensive experience in the provision of equal access and offers a viable model for other state prisons to use in the accommodation of Deaf offenders as outlined by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This is book combines human interest stories and human rights approaches to understanding and communicating with Deaf offenders.

Miller, L. W. (1989). The best of both worlds: (a-not-so-silent-life). Miller wrote this book to show that life as a hearing child growing up with deaf parents may have been a struggle for some CODAs (children of deaf adults), but there are also other people who grew up experiencing the best of the deaf and hearing worlds. Her story is part of the latter group. Miller has scattered family photos and humorous anecdotes about her childhood throughout the book, making this an uplifting story for everyone.

Monaghan, L, Nakamura, K., Schmaling, C. & Turner, G. H. (Eds.) (May 2003). Many ways to be Deaf: International variation in Deaf communities. Twenty-four international scholars have contributed their findings from studying Deaf communities in Japan, Thailand, Viet Nam, Taiwan, Russia, Sweden, Austria, Switzerland, Great Britain, Ireland, Nigeria, South Africa, Brazil, Nicaragua, and the United States. Sixteen chapters consider the various antecedents of each country1s native signed language, taking into account the historical background for their development and also the effects of foreign influences and changes in philosophies by the larger, dominant hearing societies. ISBN 1-56368-135-8

Moore, M. & Levitan, L. (1993). For Hearing people only. Rochester, NY: Deaf Life Press. A book that answers some of the most common questions hearing people ask about Deaf culture and how Deaf people communicate and live. Using a Q/A format in a clear, non-jargon, entertaining style, it makes a good introductory or supplemental text for Deaf studies or signing and ITP students. An excellent gift for a hearing relative, friend, colleague, anyone!

Neisser, A. (1990). The other side of silence. Gallaudet Univ Press. ISBN 0930323645. his seminal book reveals the warmth, creativity, and resilience of Deaf people, and culminates in an update of the community today. In widely varying interviews, the author chronicles Deaf individual's recollections of how teachers suppressed the use of ASL in the schools, how linguists fostered conflicting theories, and how various institutions diluted ASL. (316 pgs, softcover 6" x 9")

Nieminen, R. Voyage to the Island. Washington, D.C.: Gallaudet University Press. ISBN-10: 0930323629, ISBN-13: 978-0930323622. This book is a voyage into the world of deafness. Nieminen, a deaf woman, writes of her two-year sojourn in St. Lucia, an island in the Caribbean. She had left Finland with her husband, who was taking a new job. Gradually she began to explore and understand the island and its people. Most importantly, she contributed to the education of deaf children in St. Lucia and in so doing learned more about her own deafness. The culture of St. Lucia is vividly portrayed. Nieminen's style is straightforward, yet marked by an occasional brilliance in analogies that merge the many "voyages" together.

Norris, C. B. Signs unseen sounds unheard. Washington, D.C.: Gallaudet Press. ISBN-10: 0933076029, ISBN-13: 978-0933076020. Good for hearing or deaf people to learn about culture and understand another point of view. Which is right: Sign language or oralism? The experiences of one young boy are enthralling! Great story for anyone. Easy reading story of how a young boy feels and his parents, too. The story is about a boy, aged 10, who is deaf, his mother and father are separated, disagreeing on how he should be taught. The mother uses American Sign Language and the father wants oralism. The young man runs away from home and we learn of his adventures.

Padden, C. & Humphries, T. Inside Deaf culture. ISBN: 0-674-01506-1. Key events in Deaf history help to illuminate the culture's many facets: establishing schools for the deaf, the production of short films to preserve deaf stories and historical speeches in ASL, the formation of Deaf clubs, and technological advancements such as e-mail, paging, and video relay interpreting. The controversy over cochlear implants and the human genome project and their potential impact on the future of the Deaf community are discussed at length. In the moving final chapter, the authors describe their own very different entrances into their culture, and reveal how being-or becoming-Deaf opens the door to an enormously rewarding life.

Paul, P. & Jackson, D. (1992). Toward a psychology of Deafness: Theoretical and empirical perspectives. Allyn & Bacon. ISBN 0205141129.

Pizzo, R. (May 2002). Growing up Deaf. Xlibris Corp. ISBN 140102887X. You'll read about my struggles to communicate, make friends and have an independent life in New Jersey. Growing Up Deaf shows my frustrations and joys in two worlds: Deaf and hearing. When I grew up there were no interpreters in classrooms or TV closed captions. You will understand why American Sign Language (ASL) is so important to me. Enjoy learning about Deaf culture from an insider's perspective.

Preston, P. (September 1995). Mother Father Deaf. Belknap Press. ISBN 0674587480. The term "Mother Father Deaf" refers to the sign language phrase identifying hearing children who have deaf parents (CODAs, or Children Of Deaf Adults). In this powerful examination based on interviews with 150 hearing adults with deaf parents, Preston presents the personal stories of this diverse group and in the process reveals the unique struggles of living between two cultures-Deaf and Hearing. Rather than attempting to identify dysfunction in such families, Preston allows the individual stories, family histories, childhood memories, and adult perspectives to paint a vivid picture of the experiences of being culturally deaf yet functionally hearing. Mother father Deaf incorporates research findings from linguistics, anthropology, psychological development, and sociology, making it useful for educators, researchers, rehabilitation counselors, and social workers. This is also an affirming book for any hearing adults with deaf parents as well as a must-read for anyone interested in deaf studies.

Robinette, D. (July 1990). Hometown heroes: Successful Deaf youth in America. Washington, D.C.: Gallaudet University Press. ISBN-10: 0930323696, ISBN-13: 978-0930323691. Robinette has interviewed 44 deaf teenagers in different parts of the country to see if they have succeeded in the goals that they have set for themselves. Each interview is summarized in a two-page spread with several photographs. It is advantageous to see that handicapped individuals can and do succeed in today's world. However, after reading half of the book, the text be-comes repetitious, and readers will have heard and seen enough to get the author's point. The books by Jill Krementz about children facing problems are far more informative and not as cursory as this study.

Sacks, O. (1990). Seeing voices: A journey into the world of the Deaf. HarperCollins Publishers. ISBN 0060973471. This book will shake your preconceptions about Deaf people, Deaf culture, American Sign Language, and historical perspectives. Dr. Sacks takes you on a journey into the world of the Deaf as they were seen and treated in the past, continuing with the new understanding that began in the 18th century and on to the present situation of Deaf people (186 pgs, softcover, 6" x 9")

Scheetz, N. A. (2001). Orientation to Deafness. Allyn & Bacon. ISBN-10: 0205328016 | ISBN-13: 9780205328017. Not only does the text focus on educational perspectives, psychosocial precepts, communication modes, vocational opportunities, support services, and recent technological advances, it provides the reader with insights into one of the fastest growing populations today — the deafened adult. Orientation to Deafness provides insights into the psychosocial development of Deaf children of Deaf parents, as well as deaf children of hearing parents. Throughout the chapters, myths surrounding deafness are dispelled and the salient characteristics of Deaf culture that lie at the heart of the Deaf community are examined. Special attention is given to the anatomy and physiology of the hearing mechanism, and recent advances in hearing aids, modern technology, and an annotated list of support services are provided.

Schein, J. (1989). At home among strangers: Exploring the Deaf community in the United States. Washington, D.C.: Gallaudet University Press. ISBN 0930323513. An engrossing, provocative portrait of the Deaf community as a complex, nationwide social network. Read about Deaf history and culture, its structural underpinnings, intricacies of family life, education and rehabilitation, economic factors, and interaction with the medical and legal professions.

Schirmer, B. R. (2001). Psychological, Social, and Educational Dimensions of Deafness. Allyn & Bacon. ISBN-10: 0205175139 | ISBN-13: 9780205175130. Psychological, Social, and Educational Dimensions of Deafness presents an inclusive description of current research and practice that is complemented by the voices of individuals through personal essays that highlight and illustrate significant concepts and trends. Each chapter focuses on a topic relevant to the broad scope of issues related to the lifelong development of individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing. Each chapter can stand alone in providing in-depth discussion and offers a core of current information from which instructors and students can apply both personal and professional experiences.

Schrader, S. L. (1989). Silent alarm: On the edge with a Deaf EMT. Steven Schrader spent 15 years as a firefighter and EMT (emergency medical technician). Like so many EMTs, he faced the tragedies and hazards associated with his job with unflagging courage and little fanfare. Unlike other EMTs, he also dealt with other obstacles presented by his severe hearing loss, including bias. Silent Alarm is a gripping story of survival, so overwhelming in its gritty details of an EMT's existence that, remarkably, Mr. Schrader's deafness becomes an afterthought.

Shein, J. and Delk, M. (1974). The Deaf population in the United States. Silver Spring, MD: National Association of the Deaf. ISBN-10: 0913072168, ISBN-13: 978-0913072165.

Sidransky, R. (March 15, 2006). In silence: Growing up Hearing in a Deaf world. Gallaudet University Press. ISBN-10: 1563682877, ISBN-13: 978-1563682872. This autobiographical tour of the world of the deaf is conducted by the hearing offspring of a deaf couple. At the center of Sidransky's chronicle are Benny and Mary, the parents whose busy hands speak the rich language of Sign. Although their deafness caused Sidransky discomfort as a schoolgirl in Brooklyn and the Bronx, family life was filled with caring and laughter. Mary and Benny reveled in their daughter's ease in the hearing society, she drew from them and here pays homage to their spirit and to the signing that allowed them all such astonishingly rich and powerful communication.

Spradley, T. & Spradley, J. (1985). Deaf like me. Washington, D.C.: Gallaudet Univ Pr; ISBN 0930323114.

Stewart, D. A. (1991, June). Deaf sport: The impact of sports within the Deaf community. Washington, D.C.: Gallaudet University Press. ISBN-10: 0930323742, ISBN-13: 978-0930323745. Describing the full ramifications of athletics for Deaf people, this book discusses the meaning of individual participation to the cultural bonding resulting from organizations. Includes profiles of noted Deaf sports figures, and differences particular to Deaf sports, and shows the positive psychological and educational impact of deaf sport.

Supalla, S. & Padden, C. (1997). Book of name signs: Naming in American Sign Language. San Diego, CA: Dawn Sign Press. ISBN 0915035308.

Turk, F. R. (Ed.) (January 1982). A kaleidoscope of Deaf America. Maryland: National Association of the Deaf. ISBN-10: 9990177279, ISBN-13: 978-9990177275.

Valli, C., Lucas, C., Farb, E. and Kulick, P. (Ed). (1992). ASL PAH!: Deaf students' perspectives on their language. This unique tape/text combination features student essays and journal entries on the role of American Sign Language in the lives of Deaf students. The companion videotape features the authors further discussing their perspectives and recollections of their experiences.

Van Cleve, J. V. (1987, January 1). Gallaudet encyclopedia of deaf people and deafness. McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN: 0070792291. Written by 300 experts from around the world in the fields of sociology, audiology, law, education, psychology, history, and rehabilitation, this unique and authoritative three-volume reference work is broad in scope and international in coverage. It features 271 articles on sign languages and other methods of communication hearing, audiology, and auditory disorders organizations, associations, publications of the deaf community, rehabilitation, demographics, religion, biographies of distinguished deaf individuals, educational programs, and the conditions and status of the deaf community in most of the major countries around the world.

Walker, L. A. (1987). Loss for words. From the time she was a toddler in the Midwest, Lou Ann Walker was the ears and voice for her Deaf parents. Their family life was warm and loving, yet outside the home they faced a world that misunderstood and often rejected them. As Lou Ann grew, complicated feelings of guilt, shame and confusion grew as well. Told with humor and compassion, the Walker's story is not just about deafness, but about every family's need to come to terms with its own uniqueness.

Wilcox, S. (1989). American Deaf culture: An anthology. Deaf and hearing authors explore cultural values, American Sign Language, social interaction in the Deaf community, education, folklore, and more. Authors include Ben Bahan, Veda Charrow, Terry Coye, Stephanie Hall, Tom Humphries, Barbara Kannapell, Betty Martin, Shanny Mow, Carol Padden, Susan Rutherford, William Stokoe, Ronnie Wilbur, Sherman Wilcox, and James Woodward.

Winston, E. (1999, October 4). Storytelling and conversation: Discourse in Deaf communities. Washington, DC: Gallaudet University Press. ISBN: 1563680815.

Woodward, J. (1982). How you gonna get to Heaven if you can't talk with Jesus: On depathologizing Deafness.  Maryland: T.J. Publishers, Inc. This collection of articles examines Deaf culture and its relationship with hearing society, profiling sociolinguistic and anthropological perspectives in research on American Deaf society and culture. (78 pgs, softcover, 6" x 9")

Deaf education

Beattie, R. G. (September 15, 2001). Ethics in Deaf Education. Academic Press; 1st edition. ISBN-10: 0120835223, ISBN-13: 978-0120835225. (Part I: From birth to three years.) 2. Ethical considerations in the demography of deafness - Jerome D. Schein. 3. Deafness, science, technology, and ethics - Des Power. 4. Mother tongue/First language - Deena M. Martin, Michael Rodda, and Susanne Martin. 5. Ethics of assessment - Eleanor Stewart and Kathryn Ritter. (Part II: From three to six years.) 6. Equality, excellence, and parental choice in education of deaf and hard of hearing children in Israel: Ethics and balancing individual, group, and national agendas - Amatzia Weisel. 7. Educational placement - Wendy McCracken. 8. Curriculum considerations - Gregory R. Leigh. 9. Ethics and the preparation of teachers of the deaf - David A. Stewart. 10. Thoughts and projections - Rod G. Beattie.

Bertling, T.

(Ed., 1998, August 1). American Sign Language: Shattering the Myth. Kodiak Media Group. ISBN-10: 0963781359, ISBN-13: 978-0963781352.

(1997, February). No dignity for Joshua: More vital insight into Deaf children, Deaf education and Deaf

(1994, April). A child sacrificed to the Deaf culture. Kodiak Media Group. ISBN-10: 0963781340, ISBN-13: 978-0963781345. Educated at a residential school for the deaf, author Tom Bertling discloses cirmstances surrounding residential deaf schools and the Deaf community. culture. Kodiak Media Group; ISBN-10: 0963781367, ISBN-13: 978-0963781369.

Branson, J. & Miller, D. (2002, June 5). Damned for their difference: The cultural construction of deaf people as disabled. Gallaudet University Press. ISBN-10: 1563681218, ISBN-13: 978-1563681219. Until the recent recognition of Deaf culture and the legitimacy of signed languages, majority societies around the world have classified Deaf people as "disabled", a term that separates all persons so designated