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Sensory Orientation

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  • Benjamin Bahan (Gallaudet University)

Abstract

This article explores insights into the sensory orientation brought about by Deaf ways of being.

Authors

  • Benjamin Bahan (Deaf Studies, Gallaudet University)

Keywords: sensory orientation , sensory politics , deaf studies , modality , deaf , deaf experience , communication

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Published on
01 Sep 2009
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