Deaf Culture
Deaf population estimation in America
22 million Deaf people in America
When Sign Language developed?
One of the earliest examples of a Deaf community can be found in ancient Egypt, where sign language was used to communicate with Deaf individuals. Similarly, in ancient Greece, Plato wrote about using sign language among Deaf people.
Where was first Deaf school founded in America?
In 1817, America School for the Deaf in Hartford, Connecticut.
How Deaf people wake up?
The alarm vibration. The lighting flash.
What is Audism?
Discrimination or prejudice based on a persons ability or lack of ability to hear .
Where American Sign Language came from?
ASL emerged from French Sign Language (LSF).
Who was the founder and educator in Deaf education?
Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet (1787-1851).
How Hearing people get Deaf people attention?
Tapping on their shoulders. Waving hands.
Is America Sign Language growing in America?
Yes, ASL is growing for the public interest, and demand for interpeters. ASL courses are popluar in high schools and colleges. ASL is the third language behind English and Spanish.
What kind of communication with sign language Deaf people rely on?
They rely on a visual communication, including facial expressions and body language.
Who was a military leader during revolution in Texas?
Famous "Deaf Smith" during the Texas Revolution, Erastus "Deaf" Smith, who was a spy and scout in battles around San Antonio but died before the Civil War began.
Is Deafness generic?
Eighty-seven percent of Deaf Children are born to Hearing families with only 13% of deafness being genetic.
More than 70% of families with children who use sign language as their primary language do not/cannot communicate with their children.
Is Deaf population majority?
No, Deaf population is a minority group.
Is American Sign Language officially recognized as a language in America?
No.
Who created Girl Scouts of America?
Juliette Gordon Low, the founder of the Girl Scouts of America, was deaf.
What is CODA?
Children of Deaf adults
American Sign Language is used by most Deaf people in which of the following countries?
America and Canada.
Does sign language change over time?
Yes, sign language changes over time.
Who created Sesame Street Sign Language book?
In 1980s, Linda Bove created Sesame Street Sign Language book for Deaf children.
What is Deaf Gain?
Deaf children embrace their Deaf being and appreciate their uniqueness in this fascinating world of diverse cultures.