People misunderstand what Deafness is. Being deaf means you can't understand typical speech without amplification. It doesn't mean you hear nothing. Think about people who are legally blind, but with glasses they can still drive.
Typically, deaf people hear some sounds. It varies based on the cause of the loss, but some hear certain sounds better than others. Often, even if they how to speak, the reason they'll choose to sign rather than speak is because they're embarrassed about their deaf tone- or they're concerned they won't be understood.
People misunderstand what Deafness is. Being deaf means you can't understand typical speech without amplification. It doesn't mean you hear nothing. Think about people who are legally blind, but with glasses they can still drive.
Typically, deaf people hear some sounds. It varies based on the cause of the loss, but some hear certain sounds better than others. Often, even if they how to speak, the reason they'll choose to sign rather than speak is because they're embarrassed about their deaf tone- or they're concerned they won't be understood.