Interacting with Deaf People
Deaf Community
Schools for the Deaf
American Sign Language
Miscellaneous
100

What is the proper way to get a Deaf person's attention?

Tapping them on the shoulder

100
What percentage of deaf people in the US are actually part of the "Deaf Community"?
Approximately 10% of all deaf people are part of the deaf community
100

Name the school for the Deaf in Wisconsin

Wisconsin School for the Deaf (WSD)

100

Is American Sign Language a Universal language? Is it signed all over the world?

No, ASL is only used in the US and Canada. Other countries have their own signed language such as FSL, French Sign Language.

100
Do members of the Deaf Community consider themselves "disabled"?
No, they do not consider themselves disabled. They only have a LANGUAGE BARRIER.
200

Why is it inappropriate to cover your mouth when speaking to a Deaf person?

They should be able to see your entire face and lips when you are speaking.

200
How do Deaf people's view of their deafness differ from that of most doctors and the medical community?
They share a CULTURAL view, NOT MEDICAL
200

Where is the Wisconsin School for the Deaf in WI located?

Delavan, WI

200

Is American Sign Language the same as English?

No, ASL is completely different than English and is not in English word order.

200
What are three ways you can start to learn ASL?
Through videotapes, books, and sign language classes in school or colleges
300
Do hearing aids help all deaf people to hear?
No, they generally help them hear environmental sounds.
300
What are the appropriate terms to call someone within the deaf community who has a hearing loss?
Deaf or Hard of Hearing
300

What is the name of the famous university for the Deaf located in Washington, DC?

Gallaudet University

300
What makes American Sign Language so important to the Deaf Community?
ASL is part of their CULTURE and is an important part of who Deaf people are.
300

What is the best way to learn American Sign Language?

Interact with members of the Deaf community who use ASL as their first language starting with Deaf students at school.

400
Name one thing to keep in mind when interacting with a deaf person.
Maintain eye contact
400

Name some INAPPROPRIATE terms for Deaf people that should NOT be used?

Deaf and dumb, deaf mute, hearing impaired

400

What do you do if you don't understand what a Deaf person is signing?

Ask the Deaf person to sign it again

400
Is American Sign Language a true language?
Yes, it has been proven that ASL posesses all the essential requirements of a true language.
400

How do you use an interpreter as a hearing person? What should you do or not do?

Talk to the Deaf person and not to the interpreter. Do not interrupt the interpreter while they are working.

500
What should you do if another person interrupts your conversation with a deaf person, say if the telephone rings?
Explain to the deaf person that the phone is ringing and you need to get the call.
500

What are some ways Deaf people share their culture?

Deaf clubs, Deaf sports organizations, Deaf poetry and plays, Deaf Chats at Starbucks

500

What happened at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. that started the "Deaf Power Now" movement in March of 1988? 

In the 124 history of Gallaudet, a Deaf president had never been elected to the board. The board elected another hearing president and the students fought this. After several days, I. King Jordan, a Deaf man, was finally made President of Gallaudet.

500
If you do not know ASL, name three ways to communicate with a deaf person.
Use gestures, paper and pencil, hire a sign language interpreter
500

What are three things you can do to help a Deaf person understand better?

Make sure you are looking at them, use gestures, use visuals, speak naturally

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