Factors Affecting Resilience in Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (D/HH) Communities: A Literature Review
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resilience, deaf and hard-of-hearing community, factorsAbstract
Resilience is extremely vital to all of us, especially to people with hearing loss. This paper is concerned with the study of factors affecting resilience in deaf and hard of hearing community. It is based on comprehensive literature review drawn from international studies and reports of existing organizations in Vietnam about this field. Key findings show that promoting resilience in deaf and hard-of-hearing (D/HH) communities involves the combination of complex factors. Individual characteristics, resilient family with positive support; deaf peer networks, inclusive education environment and social policy services are essential contributors to resilience in D/HH. The paper concludes by confirming that D/HH communities can accomplish their goals and live their lives fruitfully with the right support.
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Center for Research and Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (CED) -https://www.ced.org.vn/
Vietnam Judicial Suppor Association for the Poor - http://hoibaotrotuphap.com
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