Deaf Culture
Is sign language universal?
No! There are approx 200 sign languages!
Dog
DOG
ME
ME
Yes/No Questions
Eyebrows up
5
5
What % of people can read lips?
30%
NIGHT
MOM
MOM
WH Questions
Furrowed eyebrows
10
10
Which term is considered an offensive label for Deaf people?
Hearing Impaired
The "A" in ASL
AMERICAN
SISTER
SISTER
"I don't understand"
show facial expression
3
3
Name 3 ways to get a Deaf person's attention.
Light tap on the shoulder, wave, tapping a surface, or flashing the lights.
A holiday in November
THANKSGIVING
COUSIN
COUSIN
LATE/HAVEN'T
show facial expression
15
15
Which other sign language was ASL originally adapted from?
French Sign Language
BACK initialized
BACK
MOTHER-IN-LAW
MOTHER-IN-LAW
INDICATING SOMETHING IS "LARGE" WITH A MOUTH MORPHEME
"CHA"
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