The term, Deaf Mute is an inappropriate terms because of negative connotations.
The term "mute," meaning unable to speak is inappropriate, as few Deaf people are unable to voice; they just prefer not to put themselves at risk of attracting embarrassing attention from those unaccustomed to Deaf speech. The humiliation they have experienced has made the unwilling to use their voice in public.
Please do not use such inappropriate term. Thanks.
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