The Deaf teacher who came to America from France to help Thomas Gallaudet start the first Deaf School.
Who is Laurent Clerc
100
This was where the first schools for a "signed language" were located.
What is Paris.
100
After NAD fought for a Deaf couple to adopt, the US decided this.
What is custody of the adopted child
100
NAD stands for
What is National Association for the Deaf
100
Was Thomas Gallaudet hearing or Deaf?
What is hearing
200
A hearing american who started the first schools for the Deaf in America after being inspired by his Deaf neighbor, Alice Cogswell.
Who is Thomas Gallaudet
200
Where Deaf students learn Deaf Culture
What is residential schools
200
A language closely related to ASL
What is French Sign Language (LSF)
200
a teletypewriter is also know as this. Now, a VP is used.
What is a TTY machine; video phone
200
The reason why "oral method" was negative towards ASL.
What is attempt to stop Sign Language
300
The father of Sign Language aka the Father of the Deaf
Who is Abbe De L'eppe
300
A protest by students of Gallaudet University for new President.
What is Deaf President Now!
300
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*if answered correctly, add 300 more points to your score*
An invention that is implanted in one's ear to improve hearing. Not all Deaf people prefer them or even benefit from them.
What is a Cochlear Implant
300
The philosophy of accepting Sign Language in schools. Commonly known as TC
What is total communication
300
Percent of Deaf people who have Deaf parents
What is 10%
400
Greek Philosopher who believed that if one could not hear, one could not learn.
Who is Aristotle.
400
The reason Deaf State residential schools are now in danger.
What is lack of funding
400
The reason behind baseball signals.
What is William "Dummy" Hoy's baseball career
400
How most Deaf people prefer to communicate with Hearing people
What is an interpreter (or writing)
400
The sign for test.
What is (test) see Mrs. George for correct sign
500
The first Deaf President of Gallaudet University
Who is I. King Jordan
500
Where Gallaudet University is located
What is Washington D.C.
500
A conference held that ended up banning Sign Language and forcimg the "oral method" upon all Deaf people.
What is the Milan Conference
500
The reason behind the Deaf "Dark Ages"
What is "Period of Oralism" (where sign language was banned and speech was promoted)
500
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*If answered correctly, add 500 more points to your score*
Who can give a Name Sign and why it is given
What is Deaf people ONLY, a name sign is earned, usually based on your personality or behaivor.