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The Problem

The Deaf and hard of hearing face a myriad of burdens in the US. Deaf Planet Soul is working to change this. Some of the problems we address include the following:
  • Deaf adults face an unemployment rate of about 47%.
  • Deaf women are twice as likely as hearing women to experience domestic violence.
  • The average Deaf adult reads at about the 4th grade level.
  • Deaf individuals of all ages experience high rates of social isolation, often stemming from mainstream education and separation from Deaf peers.
  • As a result of the aforementioned isolation, Deaf adults often struggle with executive functioning skills.
  • Fewer than 1% of US movie theaters offer open captioning.
  • Virtually no fitness centers in the US offer on-site ASL interpreting or instruction as the standard.
  • Deaf consumers are often denied access to qualified ASL interpreters, even in legal and medical settings.
For more information on Deaf employment statistics, visit this link.

Contact

www.deafplanetsoul.org
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​media@deafplanetsoul.org

2134 W. 18th St
Chicago IL 60608

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  • Home
    • About >
      • Mission >
        • The Problem
        • The Solution
      • The Team
      • The Key
      • The Talk
      • Programs >
        • Collaborations
        • Community Service Hours
        • CPR
        • Deaf Sensitivity Training
        • ASL Tutoring >
          • ASL Online
          • Private Tutoring
        • Deaf Mentorship >
          • DPS Shirt
        • Self Defense >
          • Request a Class
          • Self Defense Support
        • Literacy Programming >
          • Book Sponsorship
        • Studio
      • Community Center Dream >
        • The Arts
        • Entertainment
        • Building
        • Education
        • Fitness
        • Fundraising History
    • Acknowledgements
  • Milieu by DPS
    • About Milieu
    • Venue Rental: Milieu by DPS
  • Outcomes
  • Upcoming Events
  • DPSystem
    • Deaf Ecosystem >
      • Shop Deaf Ecosystem
      • Angie Kubiak Realty
      • Perez's Burgers
      • DPaws
      • DJ PRoNYx
      • D & J Consulting
      • Nansi's Splendor
      • Amana Behavior Therapy and Consulting
      • Photography & Video Editing >
        • Professional Portfolio
    • DPSystem >
      • DPSavers
      • DPSavers
      • DPSeed
      • DPScents
      • DPSpeed
      • DPScour
  • Store
  • Donate
  • Contact
    • Join Us