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Benjamin Lewis, a UCLA lecturer, and Natasha Abner, a visiting professor, discussed the intricacies of the deaf community and the importance of sign languages. (Liz Ketcham/Daily Bruin)

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A UCLA lecturer signed he believes being deaf is something to take pride in and nothing to be ashamed of. “Oftentimes we meet people who take pity on us,” signed Benjamin Lewis, a lecturer in the department of linguistics.

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Linguistics presenters shed light on experiences, hopes of deaf communities

By Megan Daley

May 24, 2018 11:10 p.m.