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Where are most lifelong deaf friends made (be specific)?
What is directionality?
A sign whose meaning can change based on who the sign is directed toward.
When do people often meet their first deaf person?
When / if they have a deaf baby.
What does CODA stand for?
Child(ren) of Deaf Adults
Above (male) or below the nose (female)
Neutral space for non-identified
Which decade did ASL become the fastest growing 2nd language taken in schools?
1990s
What is an iconic sign? Give an example
Historically, how have the hearing community labeled deaf people?
Hearing Impaired, Deaf-dumb/mute, Disabled
What newer technology allows the Deaf to communicate in ASL when in different places, and what did it replace?
Videophones replace the TTY (tele-typewriter)
What is the term used to indicate that “this person works as or does the meaning of the sign”?
The Agent Marker
Which decade did schools begin teaching deaf students with ASL?
1970s
What are the 2 common bonds of the Deaf community?
Shared experience of being Deaf and use of ASL
What are 2 perspectives of deafness?
Cultural and medical perspectives
What is contrastive structure?
Shoulder shifting
What is shoulder shifting used for (3 things)?
Who is Dr. I King Jordan?
The first deaf president of Gallaudet University
What is the lasting quote from DPN (word for word)?
Deaf people can do anything hearing people can do, except hear.
What are 2 lasting impacts of DPN?
1. ADA was signed into law
2. Deaf community recognized as a cultural minority
Which historic American island once had a large population of deaf by heredity and featured a full signing community?
Martha's Vineyward
Chuck Baird
Dr Betty Miller
Who is seen as a villain / boogeyman of the deaf community?
Alexander Graham Bell
What do Deaf people hope for when they talk about "building a bridge"?
Connect the Deaf and Hearing worlds to make a more united community of access
How is Abraham Lincoln connected to deaf history?
He signed the charter to establish Gallaudet University for the deaf.
Who is responsible for ASL being recognized as a legitimate world language?
William Stokoe
What does De'VIA stand for?
Deaf View Image Art