Introduction to Deafhood: What could have been, Part 1
I am beginning a series of vlogs explaining the theory of Deafhood, as presented in Paddy Ladd’s book, “Understanding Deaf Culture: In Search of Deafhood”. In these vlogs, I will summarize the points raised by Dr. Ladd, with some expansion as necessary. This is an approach I used in the “Deafhood Forums” I led in Sacramento for a year and a half two years ago. After I presented my summary (and sometimes during…) the group members discussed the points. You may use these vlogs to form your own Deafhood discussion groups, or to have an online discussion group here. This is part 1 of a 2-part vlog discussing our Deaf history, focusing on the positive aspects of our history. I am starting with this because this is part of what inspired me about Deafhood while reading Dr. Ladd’s book.
I will be posting more, on the theory of Deafhood, as time permits. For those of you who may entering the discussion late, you will be able to find the whole set of vlogs on the theory of Deafhood in the category “Deafhood Explained” within my site. Looking forward to discussing and sharing Deafhood with you all! I ask that comments be restricted to discussion about the points raised in the vlogs. Please do not bother sending comments that you “hate Deafhood” … I have already heard this multiple times, on my vlogs or elsewhere. If you feel you do not want to bother with Deafhood, that is your right. I am doing this for those of you who are curious what Deafhood is about or want to learn more (or just can’t get through Paddy’s book, which I admit was one of the toughest books to read, EVER — and I’m one of the biggest bookworms of them all! 
