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People in the deaf world usually have moderate or mild hearing loss.
False
Deaf culture develops through communication and oppression.
True
BSL might be the first language for individuals in the hearing world.
False
Deafness can be caused by ear wax build up, but it is not a temporary condition.
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Deafblind individuals can only identify with the deaf world and not the hearing world.
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Deafness can be the result of premature birth, genetics, and physical accidents among other factors.
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Technology useful for the deaf includes baby alarms and canes for deafblind individuals.
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Lipreading is the only communication method mentioned for deaf individuals in the text.
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Television services for deaf/deafblind people do not include personal amplifiers.
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Deaf statistics in the UK show that there are 375,000 individuals who are deafened since birth.
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A small 'd' in the term 'deaf' indicates the actual condition of being proud of one's deafness.
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Environmental factors in communication for deaf individuals do not include personal attire like clothing.
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