Definitions
What is the definition of hard of hearing?
A person with mild to moderate hearing loss. This can also refer to someone who is not associated with or not wanting to be associated with the Deaf community
When was the National Association of the deaf founded?
A. 1885
B.1890
B.1890
Those within the deaf community identify being deaf as ....
a cultural identity.
What organization provides extra resources on communication with the deaf population?
When working with a client be mindful of ...?
(Multiple answers)
Body language
Really listening
Nodding
Reflect feeling
What is a cochlear implant?
An electronic device that can help provide a sense of sound to someone who is profoundly deaf or hard of hearing. There is not restoration of hearing for the person
When was the Americans with disabilities act passed?
1990
Who does distantism affect?
affects the DeafBlind community
What are some different forms of communication with a deaf client?
Forms of different communication are writing, gestures, speech, sign language, technology, visual aids and interpreters
The deaf community uses ____ language which is different from other disabilities that use person first language.
Identity first
What is American Sign Language?
A visual language that has its own unique grammar, syntax, morphology. It includes mouth movements, handshape, location, the 5 parameters of sign, spatial movement, and facial expressions
What was one of the recent laws that directly affects the deaf community?
21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act
What is Speaking Exact English (SEE)?
Teaching Deaf children and people to speak accurately as a means of communication rather than the other recognized forms.
When working with a client who uses an interpreter always face the ....?
Client!
Expert
What is audism?
Audism is a form of discrimination that directly affects communication for sighted individuals within the deaf community. An example of this would be the banning of sign language, which is still practiced in some countries today.
Who promoted eugenics and the oral method?
Alexander Graham Bell
True or False: Is American Sign Language considered an actual language nationally?
False
Why is using open ended questions helpful when working with a deaf or hard of hearing client?
Allow for more opportunities for both parties to check each other’s understanding of a topic and to gain information. Deaf people naturally want to initiate conversations and share details
True or false: When working with a client always refer to them based on what the person communicates?
Ex.deaf, hard of hearing
True
What is the difference between deaf and Deaf?
deaf: Audiological condition of not hearing
Deaf: A particular group of deaf people who share a language – American Sign Language (ASL) and a culture. This separates people who have hearing loss from age, illness or trauma because they do not have access to Deaf culture
When did ASL become an official language?
1960
What is audvidism ?
The oppression of the DeafBlind community.
Hint: this same model is used in clothing
One-size fits all
What is cultural competency?
is the ability to understand, communicate with and effectively interact with people across cultures.