ASL
Linguistics
Linguistics
When is it appropriate to fingerspell?
Deaf family members, CODAs and residential schools of the Deaf
How do you sign "you missed the boat"?
TRAIN GONE
What does GA and SK stand for and what does it mean?
GA - Go Ahead; done typing, wait for their turn to respond.
SK - Stop Killing/Keying ; inform the other caller they're hanging up.
A trailblazing transdisciplinary artist, model and activist who made waves as a prominent, Deaf transgender actor.
What are the 5 paramaters of ASL?
1. Handshape
2. Orientation
3. Location
4. Movement
5. Non-Manual Signals
When and where was the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) established?
How do you sign "That's a total myth" or "You're pulling that out of thin air"?
Before baby monitors were invented, Deaf parents used a simple mechanical setup using string, pulleys or weighted cords to know when a baby was crying in their room.
What is a mechanical baby signaler?
Marvel Studios first Deaf cinematic superhero, Makkari in the film Eternals and earned a Tony Award nomination on Broadway.
Lauren Ridloff
Fun Fact: Yes, her husband is the founder of ASL Slam!
What are some common myths about ASL?
- ASL is English on the hands.
- ASL is universal.
- A bunch of mime, gesturing and acting things out.
Name culturally appropriate ways to get a Deaf person's attention?
1. Stomping
2. Tap on Shoulder
3. Flashing Lights
4. Wave Hand
MIND-DISAPPEAR
A fundamental design layout found in modern Deaf homes and architectural spaces, optimizing wide sightline, open glass and automatic doors.
What is DeafSpace?
19th century Cincinnati Reds center fielder who invented the hand signals umpires use for balls and strikes.
Who is Dummy Hoy?
What techniques are essential to becoming proficient in receptive fingerspelling?
1. Watch the shape of the word instead of each individual letter.
2. Catch the first and last letters of the word, which will help you figure out what is spelled.
**If you STILL do not understand, ask to repeat!
List some ways Deaf people have historically faced discrimination.
- No access to signing/communication
- Quality education / information
- Professional interpreters with Helper Mindsets or Neutral
- List goes on...
How to sign "Wow, you are a genius!"?
DOUBLE-CONCEPT
A vest or backpack that uses subwoofer rings to translate live music into physical frequencies that allow Deaf concertgoers to feel the track.
What is a Subpac (haptic) suit?
First Deaf man to win an Academy Award taking home the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the film CODA.
Bonus 100 pts: What are other films he acted in?
Troy Kotsur
Bonus Answers: Primate, Black Rabbit and In Cold Light.
Fun Fact: He played Dummy Hoy in the documentary "I See The Crowd Roar: The Story of Dummy Hoy"!
Depicting Verbs - using the hands to show movement and shapes rather than ASL vocabulary words.
8 Classifiers: Semantics, Descriptive, Locative, Instrument, Element, Body, Body Part & Plural
The Deaf activist and legendary president of the NAD is famous for producing short films in early 1900s to permanently record and preserve the beauty of ASL.
Who is George Veditz?
How to sign "That is right up my alley" or "I got this"?
In 1964, a Deaf astronomer/physicist modified an old newsroom teletypewriter to invent the acoustic coupler, creating the first-ever long-distance TTY network.
The first Deaf Black female U.S. attorney under the Obama administration.
The first DeafBlind Harvard graduate to become a human rights and accessibility attorney.
Who is Claudia Gordon and Haben Girma?