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Local Turns Global: Expanding the Deaf Community Through Communication Technologies || Tracie Ortiz, Univeristy of Hawaii @ Manoa, Hawaii, United States, tracier@hawaii.edu || Abstract: Communication Technologies have immersed themselves in our everyday lives reshaping communities and expanding boundaries creating virtual communities of practice. The Deaf community is no exception. Short messaging service (SMS), instant messaging, email, and chat are included in activities manipulated through technological devices that are used in creating communities. Sharing common interests, information, and ideas are characteristics that cultivate a community of practice and utilizing text-based communication technologies only enhances a community allowing for expansion and communication at a distance. || Paper Forum Paper All ||
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