With the complex social, cultural, and political factors that shape the experiences of deaf individuals and the systems designed to support their learning and development must change as well. As perspectives on deafness continue to evolve, educators, policymakers, and researchers challenge themselves to reconsider how access and inclusion are defined and implemented. With the changes to current policies and educational practices offering insights into how institutions can better honor deaf identities, promote bilingual education, and create environments that empower deaf learners and communities. Policies and Issues in Deaf Studies and Education explores the underrepresented global discourse deaf communities. The book resolves controversial issues on overall development among deaf and hard of hearing people in the world. Covering topics such as deaf studies, policies, and disability education, this book is an excellent resource for professionals, students, teachers, faculty members, and practitioners.
