Deaf History Figures
He supported oralism, wanted sign language to be banned, and wanted Deaf people to not marry each other
Who is Alexander Graham Bell?
The only liberal arts University for the Deaf in the world
What is Gallaudet University?
This term is typically used for individuals who are culturally Deaf
What is capital “D” Deaf?
Hearing man who went to Europe seeking a teaching method for Deaf children in the U.S. ; co-founded the first School for the Deaf in the U.S.
Who is Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet?
The country that refused to share it techniques of teaching Deaf children speech.
What is Great Britain?
This is the term used for a hearing child who grew up with a Deaf parent(s)
What is a CODA (Child of Deaf Adult(s)
A Deaf Frenchman who brought French Sign Language (LSF) to America and co-founded the first School for the Deaf in the U.S.
Who is Laurent Clerc?
ASL was born from a combination of these three sign languages.
What is French Sign Language (LSF), Martha's Vineyard Sign Language, & Home Signs?
Lowercase, this term refers to the audiological condition of not hearing.
What is "d" deaf?
The most famous Deaf-Blind Person in history.
Who is Helen Keller?
The Deaf University whose students that stand with Palestine.
What is Gallaudet University?
The percentage of hearing parents who learn to sign for their Deaf Child
What is 5-7%? (accepting up to 10% for the answer)
A deaf German pianist born in 1770 who is regarded as the Greatest Classical Composer ever.
Who is Ludwig Van Beethoven?
The decade the Deaf Children started being restricted from learning sign language.
What is 1880s?
The sign language used by Native Americans in various tribes of the Great Plains.
What is Hand Talk (or Plains Indian Sign Language)?