ASL Alphabet
Which letter is signed with a closed fist and thumb resting on the side?
A
What does ASL stand for?
American Sign Language
What sign would you use to greet someone in ASL?
HELLO
This Deaf actress won an Academy Award for Children of a Lesser God
Marlee Matlin
What school is the world's only liberal arts university for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students?
Gallaudet University
Which letter looks like a peace sign?
V
What is a common way Deaf people get someone's attention?
Tap on the shoulder
What sign would you use when meeting someone for the first time?
NAME
This Deaf actor starred in the movie CODA.
Troy Kotsur
What does IDEA stand for?
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Which letter is made by crossing your index and middle fingers?
R
What is the visual signal often used instead of clapping?
Deaf applause (waving hands)
What sign means "thank you"?
THANK YOU
Before winning Dancing with the Stars, what reality competition did Nyle DiMarco win?
America's Next Top Model
What document helps plan services and goals for a student with disabilities?
IEP (Individualized Education Program)
Which letter uses three fingers up?
W
What month is Deaf Awareness Month?
September
What sign means "I understand"?
UNDERSTAND
Who was the first Deaf president of Gallaudet University?
I. King Jordan
What is the name of the first permanent school for Deaf students in the United States?
American School for the Deaf
What is the handshape for the letter Q?
ndex finger and thumb point downward
What communication service allows Deaf people to make phone calls through an interpreter?
Video Relay Service (VRS)
What are the three main parts of ASL grammar?
Handshape, movement, and location (facial expressions also accepted)
Which Deaf actor became the first Deaf male actor to win an Academy Award?
Troy Kotsur
What year was Gallaudet University chartered by President Abraham Lincoln?
1864