Deaf

The term “deaf” refers to a a person that has a partial or total loss of hearing. Deafness can be nature congenital or acquired, and can have several causes, including genetic defects, viral infections, or bacterial, acoustic trauma, exposure to excessive noise, autoimmune or vascular problems. Deaf people may have difficulty understanding the spoken word and communicate with others, depending on the degree of hearing loss. Can use the Italian sign Language (LIS) or other alternative communication systems to interact with each other, and can with the assistance of medical specialists, audiologists, medical or rehabilitation to improve their quality of life.