Myths about the deaf culture
True or false: Hearing people created sign language.
False, deaf people created it.
This deaf person I would say is the most famous of them all(hint she was also blind).
True or false and why: All deaf people cannot read lips.
True, reading lips is very difficult and not everyone in the deaf community can, or are good enough at it to understand a full conversation. Therefore you should not presume someone who is deaf can read lips.
This deaf person is known for being the inventor of the light bulb.
Who is Thomas Edison?
True or false and why: Deaf people are dumb because they use sign.
False, one's use of language does not define their intelligence.
This deaf person is known for the music he composed ironically.
Who is Ludwig van Beethoven?
True or false and why: Speaking louder allows deaf people to understand you easier.
False, people who cannot hear are not able to hear no matter how loud you speak.
This deaf person paved the way for the internet
Who is Vint Cerf?
True or false and why: People only use their hands when signing.
False, they use expressions and body language.
This deaf person was the first legally deaf NFL player.
Who is Derrick Coleman?