HISTORY
The founder of the first Deaf School
Gallaudet
Getting the attention of a Deaf person looks like...
Minimum of 2 answers
-Tapping their shoulder
-Waving hands in front of their vision
-Tapping the table or tapping feet on a wooden floor
(2 out of 3 to be correct)
Sign correctly to get points! Can re-do once.
First devices invented to be worn in the ear to help people hear
Hearing Aids
Where is the first Deaf school located?
Connecticut
Bonus: Hartford
How would you go about walking between Deaf people who are signing
Just walk between them quickly, no saying "excuse me", no bending down.
HI, MY NAME IS ______. ME DEAF/HEARING.
What do Deaf people do on the cell phone, if they cannot use their voice to call people/places?
Texting!
The name of the first College/Higher Education school for the Deaf
Gallaudet University
Do Deaf people want to become Hearing?
NO. They enjoy the expression, connection with their community.
Sign "YOUR NAME WHAT?"
Sign "Your name what?" correctly
First telephone communication device for the Deaf
Teletype Writer (TTY)
What sign languages contributed to development of American Sign Language
French sign language and village sign languages. Bonus: MVSL
The most popular room in a Deaf household
The Kitchen
Sign a casual greeting to your friend and ask how they are feeling
"WHAT'S-UP" and "HOW YOU"
Video-Phone
Biggest protest that Deaf people STARTED. Bonus points for where it was!
DEAF PRESIDENT NOW movement, at GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY
List some do's and don'ts for being around Deaf people. Minimum 2 items. Bonus of 5 points for each additional correct list item.
- Don't immediately talk around them. DO ASK what their communication preference is.
- Don't imitate sign language and ask them if that's a sign. DO ASK what's the sign for ____?
- Don't say "I'll tell you later". DO INCLUDE them in your conversations.
- Don't make fun of Deaf/HH people.
Ask your classmate what their favorite color is
YOUR FAVORITE COLOR, WHAT?
Advanced technology surgically placed in the inner ear with a magnet, this device has an outside "processor"