History
American Sign Language is closely related to this other signed language
French Sign Language
Lengthy good-byes that originated before technology,
where, when leaving an event, Deaf individuals had to discuss specifics related to the next gathering before departing
Leave taking
The year that Gallaudet University was founded
1864
Culture
A personal way to identify someone without fully spelling out their name. Usually given by parents or friends.
Name signs
Student protest that took place in 1988 at Gallaudet University
Deaf president now
Considered 'TMI' to most but is a vital resource for the Deaf community
Information sharing
Gallaudet University's mascot
The bison
The 5 hallmarks of culture
Language, heritage, customs, arts, family/cultural players
Nonmanual markers
Facial expressions, head movements, eye gaze, body movement, mouth movements
This conference resulted in ASL being banned in schools
The Milan Conference of 1880
Persistence in contact
Ringing doorbell multiple times, walk around house to make sure friend is not home, let video calls ring as long as possible
Optimal classroom arrangement
Arranging desks in a U shape that allows students to have continuous visual contact with the teacher.
How to properly introduce yourself as a hearing person
Hearing status, names of deaf relatives if applicable,
reasons for learning sign language, names of Deaf teachers
Fingerspell your first and last name
Correct
The full name of the man credited with creating American Sign Language
Dr. Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet
Letting others know your destination
Reporting back
Type of education that involves the student staying on campus rather than commuting
Residential school
"Deaf" with a capital "D"
People with a hearing loss that consider themselves a part of the Deaf community, share a common culture and language.
Proper ASL syntax
Object-subject-verb
Time-topic-comment
Youngest best actress winner and first Deaf performer to win an academy award
Marlee Matlin
Ways to get someone's attention
Turning lights on and off, banging on table, waving, taping on shoulders, stomping on the floor
Location of the Illinois School for the Deaf
Jacksonville, IL
Adaptations in Deaflympics
light flashing systems, hand signals and flags
Properly sign 'I gave my teacher an apple'
Me-teacher-apple give