Deaf People
What were some of Andrew Fosters’ contributions to the people of Africa?
Andrew Foster helped to set-up Deaf schools in Africa to educate Deaf students.
Who founded D'PAN?
Sean Forbes (and Joel Martin)
What does DPN stand for?
Deaf President Now
Can name sign be changed over time?
Yes
Where are the two Deaf residential schools in California?
Fremont and Riverside Schools for the Deaf
This Deaf author spreads awareness about Deaf culture, ASL and raising Deaf children in the novel True Biz.
Sara Novic
What three groups of kids can attend Camp Grizzly?
Deaf kids, Hard of Hearing kids, and CODAs
What is the current name of the first residential school for the Deaf in America?
The American School for the Deaf
This place was considered a Deaf Utopia because many people, both hearing and Deaf, knew how to sign.
Martha's Vineyard
What percent of Deaf children have hearing parents?
90%
This Deaf individual led the first Deaf troupe to act on Broadway and is known for an ASL rendition of Lewis Carroll's 'The Jabberwocky.'
Eric Malzkuhn
What does DE’VIA stand for?
Deaf View Image Art
What two people set-up the first residential school in America?
Thomas Galluadet and Laurent Clerc
What does CODA stand for?
Child of a Deaf Adult
What percent of Lip-reading is on the lips?
30%
This Deaf person creates art that focuses on the beauty of American Sign Language incorporating the hands into the art.
Chuck Baird
When was the National Association of the Deaf established?
1880
What sign language is ASL most related to? (Give the correct initials)
LSF - Langues de Signes Français
In a Deaf space, what is a better alternative to stairs?
wide ramps
Approximately what percentage of Deaf people are employed?
55%
What was Laura Searing's pseudonym when she wrote as a man?
Howard Glyndon
What is a powerful and expressive form of artistic expression that blends ASL, spoken word, and visual storytelling to convey a wide range of themes and messages?
Deaf Poetry or Deaf Slam
Who was the first president of Gallaudet College?
Edward Miner Gallaudet
What kind of culture is American Deaf Culture?
a collective culture
This person is the current president of Gallaudet University
Roberta Cardano