DEAF HISTORY
What was Andrew Foster’s major contribution to the Deaf world?
He opened over 300 schools for the Deaf in Africa.
What NMS do you use for WH-questions?
Furrow eyebrows, lean forward, hold WH-sign.
Name one way to get a Deaf person’s attention.
Wave, tap shoulder, or use a person.
Where is Gallaudet University located?
Washington, D.C.
What is the first step when identifying a person?
State the person’s gender.
Who invented the football huddle?
Paul Hubbard, a Deaf quarterback.
What NMS do you use for Yes/No questions?
Raise eyebrows and lean forward.
Name one communication strategy besides signing.
Writing/typing, gestures, lipreading/speech, interpreter.
Who signs Gallaudet diplomas?
The U.S. President & Gallaudet President.
Name three letters that use an “up” handshape.
B, C, D, F, K, L, R, U, V, W, X (any 3)
Why did the football huddle start?
To prevent the opposing team from seeing their signed plays
Why are non-manual markers important in ASL grammar?
They show grammar type/meaning (question, emotion, topic).
What information do you share to start networking with a Deaf person?
Your first/last name & your teacher’s first/last name.
Why is Gallaudet University historically significant?
It was the first school for the Deaf authorized by Congress.
What type of sign uses both hands with the same handshape?
Two-hand symmetrical.
What is Gallaudet University known as in the Deaf community?
The world’s only Deaf liberal arts university.
For a WH-question, should your eyebrows be raised or furrowed?
Furrowed.
If you need clarification while signing, what should you do?
Repeat, use gesture, or ask again.
What major event happened in 1988 at Gallaudet?
Deaf President Now (DPN) protest.
Put these in order: point & glance, nod, state gender, brief description.
1. Gender
2. Description
3. Point+glance
4. Nod
Which U.S. president signed the act to establish Gallaudet University?
Abraham Lincoln.
For Yes/No questions, what must stay consistent through the whole question?
Eyebrow raise.
If the Deaf person is far away, what is a visual way to get their attention?
Flash the lights.
What makes Gallaudet unique in the world?
It is a Deaf-centered university led by Deaf administrators.
Name the three categories of sign types based on hand usage.
One-hand signs, two-hand symmetrical, two-hand non-symmetrical.