Deaf Culture
What's the difference between deaf and Deaf?
deaf - have a hearing loss; medical perspective
Deaf - cultural perspective
What year did the International Congress on Education of the Deaf take place?
1880
Name the Deaf teacher who co-founded the first Deaf school in America.
Laurent Clerc
What does De’Via stand for?
Deaf View/Image Art.
When signing a "wh-" question, your brows are in this position.
lowered
90% of deaf children are born to what type of parents?
Hearing parents
This movement was the first time that Deaf rights and Deaf pride made national and international news.
Deaf President Now
Which Deaf actress won an Academy Award for her role in Children of a Lesser God?
Marlee Matlin
This artist uses primary colors to represent audism and the triumphs of ASL/Deaf culture.
Nancy Rourke
To compare or contrast people, places and things you must do what?
Use contrastive structure (shoulder shifting) or listing technique if more than 3.
What is the significance of "Deaf Standard Time?"
The extended goodbyes that are common in Deaf culture.
What is the significance of the Milan Conference?
It banned sign language in schools worldwide.
First Black Deaf person to earn a degree at Gallaudet University.
Andrew Foster
How have Deaf people influenced sports?
Deaf players created the football huddle and developed hand signals in baseball.
Traditionally, ASL is handed down from generation to generation through...
Residential schools for the Deaf or Deaf family members.
Spaces for socialization, information sharing, and emotional support when access to technology and interpreters was limited.
Which famous inventor supported oralism, wanted sign language to be banned and did not want deaf people to marry each other?
Alexander Graham Bell
Who was the first Deaf president of Gallaudet University?
I. King Jordan
Who was the first deaf professional mime in the U.S.?
Bernard Bragg
Name at least one language that mixed with home signs to become ASL.
French Sign Language, Martha's Vineyard Sign Language, Indigenous Sign Language (Plains Indian Sign Language)
What is the role of intersectionality in understanding Deaf culture?
It examines how overlapping identities (e.g., race, gender, disability) affect experiences within the Deaf community.
Who said, “As long as we have Deaf people, we will have sign language?”
George Veditz
She played the role as librarian on Sesame Street.
Linda Bove
What is the name of the multi-sport event for deaf and hard of hearing athletes only?
Deaflympics
Who determined that ASL is a true language?