RAB Source Entry 2 – Emily Aragon Medina

Part 1: MLA citation

Eren Schoen Marsh, “ My Daughter’s Hidden Disability” The Washington post, 12 july, 2021

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2021/07/12/child-hearing-loss/

Part 2: Summary 

In Eren Schoen Marsh’s article, “My Daughter’s Hidden Disability” she conveys her hope is, “that our family’s experiences can shine a light on the deaf and hard of hearing.” Schoen expresses that her daughter, Camille, is often misjudged because Camille finds it hard to make sense of what someone says to her. She explains that deaf kids, like her daughter Camille, have so much more to offer than being seen as a person with a disability. Schoen describes Camille as no different than the other kids her age. Schoen tells us that there are no schools nearby that offer ASL courses for her daughter. Schoen expressed that she feels like she’s battling with the school’s district. They are making it harder for her daughter to have an easier time at school by not including sign language. Schoen concludes saying she hopes that her daughter can live in a world where she won’t need to struggle as much and that Camille won’t be seen as a burden.

Part 3: Reflection

After reading the article on Eren Schoen Marsh’s perspective on what having a child with hearing loss is like I feel more educated on the matter. What I have learned is that deaf and hard of hearing kids are often misjudged because they have a difficult time comprehending what someone tells them. I see how Schoen is having a hard time getting the proper education for her daughter. I feel upset about the fact that Camille will have to struggle more than the other kids. My question is why aren’t schools offering ASL courses? Why are schools making it harder for families who have kids that are hard of hearing and deaf?

Part4: Rhetorical analysis

This is an opinion article written by Eren Schoen Marsh. Schoen wants to inform the audience of what it’s like to have a daughter with a “hidden disability”. Schoen is a writer and yoga teacher, who also specializes in writing about parenting, education, and social equality. Schoen writes about her perspective on what it’s like dealing with people who don’t fully comprehend what it’s like having her and daughter both be hard of hearing. She also expresses her frustration and he tone she uses is sort of optimistic because she hoping for a better world for her daughter and the other kids who have disabilities.

Part 5: Notable quotable

“When I asked Camille how she felt about being hard of hearing, she scrunched up her face in a look of confusion and queried, “Huh” (Eren Schoen Marsh)

“Instead her main IEP goal is to advocate for herself so she can ‘learn to function in the hearing world’. Essentially, this includes preferential seating and asking for repetition” (Eren Schoen Marsh)

“The implied message is an ultimatum: Be quiet and assimilate or spend your life fighting for acceptance, inclusion and equality.” (Eren Schoen Marsh)

“I want my daughter to grow up in a world that accepts her for who she is in all her magnificent wonder. … a world where being different can be a boon instead of a burden.” (Eren Schoen Marsh)