What does D/deaf mean?
The term D/deaf is used throughout higher education and research to describe students who are Deaf (sign language users) and deaf (who are hard of hearing but who have English as their first language and may lipread and/or use hearing aids).
D/deaf is often used as a short cut to describe both groups who are similar but not exactly the same when it comes to communication. D/deaf is an example of the different terminology as suggested in the "top five tips for transition" which explains that universities often use different words and terminology from those used in schools and colleges.