03/09/2026
Hello to the Medical and PDAO Community!
Please take note:
“Late-Deafened” is the appropriate term when referring to people who were hearing during childhood or earlier in life and later lost some or all of their hearing.
We respectfully ask everyone to avoid using “hearing impairment” when referring to Late-Deafened or Deaf people, and instead use terminology that respects each person’s identity and preference.
Thank you!
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