Deaf (capital D) people do not consider themselves to be disabled, as a rule. Rather, they see themselves as

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The question asks how Deaf people (capital D) typically view themselves. 
Option 1: '“handicapped” by the linguistic situation they are in when there is no ASL' This framing suggests a deficit due to the absence of a sign language, which does not align with how many Deaf communities understand themselves. The term 'handicapped' is generally rejected by Deaf people who advocate for Deaf culture and ASL as a rich linguistic system rather than a personal deficiency. 
Option 2: 'part of a linguistic and cultural minority' This reflects a common self-identification within Deaf communities: recognizing Deafness as a distinct linguistic (ASL) and cultural group, not a medical condition. 
Option 3: 'both a and b' Since option 1 is not typically endorsed and option 2 is, the combination 'both a and b' would be considered correct only if both statements aligned with Deaf self-perception. Given Deaf people often reject the 'handicapped' framing, this mixed option is unlikely to be the intended view. 
Option 4: 'neither a nor b' This would mean Deaf people neither see themselves as part of a linguistic and cultural minority nor as 'handicapped' by the absence of ASL. However, the strong cultural-linguistic identity is well-documented, so denying both parts would be inaccurate. 
In summary, understanding Deaf identity commonly emphasizes belonging to a linguistic and cultural minority and rejects the idea of being defined as handicapped by communication barriers, which makes option 2 the most aligned with typical self-perception. However, since the question presents the option 'both a and b' as an answer, evaluating the nuances shows that while option 2 is accurate, option 1 is generally not endorsed by Deaf communities, so 'both a and b' includes a statement that is typically rejected. The overall reasoning indicates that the intended correct choice reflects the recognized identity as a linguistic and cultural minority, i.e., option 2, rather than the combined statement. The other options misrepresent Deaf self-understanding by either overemphasizing a deficit frame or denying the minority status that Deaf people often claim.

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