Diversity/Settings/Communications
What are one of the most revolutionary forms of communication?
Personal computers
What technological advancement allows a majority of deaf students to participate in the mainstream classroom?
Cochlear implants
What is the definition of "prelingual deaf population?"
Those who are born deaf or lose their hearing before speech and language are developed
How much did closed captioning technology cost after being on the market for 10 years?
$150-$180
What act establishes "person first language" as well as adding autism and traumatic brain injury to the category of disabilities?
Individuals with Disabilities Act
Why is communication considered a "lifeline?"
Communication connects us to people and our environment
What year were cochlear implants approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration?
1984
What act prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities and protects equal opportunity to employment, public services, and transportation?
Americans with Disabilities Act
Over the past three decades, what are the primary types of advancement that have impacted people who are deaf and hard of hearing?
Medical advancements, technological breakthroughs, and legislative mandates
What was the first large court case that turned out to be a huge win in regard to educational milestones?
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka
Which wave of educational reform in the U.S. did the nation cite declining test scores and weak performance of students compared to other industrialized nations?
1st Wave
What is Public Law 94-142?
The Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975
What factors caused the rise of speech-to-text-technology?
Technology and medical advances, educational settings
What are the typical main objectives of the organizations within the deaf community?
Civil rights of those who are hard-of-hearing in areas such as education, employment, health care, and social services