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American Sign Language (ASL)

This communication medium relies on handsigns and other gestures to convey complex meaning. It enjoys some prestige as a putative standard form.

Black American Sign Language (BASL)

This communication medium relies on handsigns and other gestures to convey complex meaning. It suffers some disdain as a putative non-standard form.

Christmas

This winter holiday traditionally sees families gather to celebrate with large meals and songs. The relevance of the former with strained families and the latter with Deaf communities is questionable.

Cochlear Implant

This device allows those with limited hearing abilities to hear better, although not perfectly and not without cost.

Colson

Broader setting of the novel, this Rust Belt town follows its real-life counterparts in experiencing lingering depression and social stratification.

Edge Bionics

This tech company produces prostheses the general public lauds but that their target potential clientele mistrusts or loathes.

Old Quarters

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