Feb 222016
 

According to Rav, a deaf person who can write – can write a note instructing others to give a get to his wife.  The gemara points out that his law is a subject of debate among tanaim.   The gemara here is grappling with issues of people with disabilities and is aware of the fact that although people may be categorized into a particular group, there are shades within each group and those with higher intellectual capabilities.

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