Dave_pro2a
Regular Member
The fickle finger of fate or common finger wave is quickly recognized by discerning individuals.
I rely on deaf people grasping the tone of my voice and blind people to study the expression on my face. The loss of one sense frequently enhances others. Many (most?) will still retain touch, hence Braille is an option.
When the loss of normal capacities exceeds hitherto untold levels, I will accept them on their terms......as I trust they will me.
https://research.gallaudet.edu/Demographics/deaf-US.php
Across all age groups, in the United States, approximately 1,000,000 people (0.38% of the population, or 3.8 per 1,000) over 5 years of age are "functionally deaf;" more than half are over 65 years of age.
Gotta appease the 0.38%, right?