Do you consider a person that is deaf a speaker?

Does anyone know a deaf person or are friends with one? Well in class we had a deaf speaker. I know It sounds a little crazy but yes they speak. They speak with their hands. It was real interesting to find out that being deaf does not stop people from living. There are so many things that the world has to offer them now. One thing is that technology has improved.They own cell phones and are able to drive. I know it is hard to believe but it is true. I would consider communication for deaf people nonverbal. Nonverbal messages are when you use facial expression,eye contact and gestures.Pg 99. They use hand gestures a lot and facial expression to let the audience feel what they are talking about through their hands. That is how they communicate,not verbal but nonverbal. Deaf people are no different from people who cannot hear.http://www.ohsoez.com/deafnews.htm Did you know they play sports too. It is good to know that just because they cannot hear, does not mean that they do not have a normal because they do!!!!!!!!!!