Deaf and African American Children
By
SheRel Pringle
Kent State University

The purpose of this portfolio is to provide information for and about d/Deaf African Americans, particularly children. To best serve this population of children, one needs to be more knowledgeable of their culture. However, it is important to remember that like other children and individuals, they should to be respected and appreciated for the qualities they possess.

This portfolio is divided into questions and insights with application. The questions represent what I thought to be important information to look into. The insights and applications are my own reflections of the information I found and how this information might be applied to working with Deaf African Americans children. To get to a particular question and insight, just click on that question.

Questions

• What is the definition of African American?
• What does it mean to be Deaf and African American?
• How are these children labeled or identified in school?
• Are the children's educational needs being met?
• What is the best mode of communication between parents and children?
• Are professionals meeting the children's cultural needs?
• What are the expectations of these children?
• What organizations are available to assist in services and information?

For suggestions or comments, please contact me at:
sherelpringle@prodigy.net