Famous Deaf People
A school was named after him.
Who is Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet?
An organization found in Missouri that works with and provides support for Deaf and hearing people with Deaf family members/allies.
What is MCDHH?
The percentage of Deaf children born to hearing parents.
96%
1880 conference that changed the course of ASL
International Congress on the Education of the Deaf in Milan
She played a superhero in the Marvel Universe and Sound of Metal
Who is Lauren Ridloff?
An organization found in multiple states with their own local chapter focusing on support for Black Deaf people in America.
What is the Black Deaf Advocates (BDA)?
Percentage of Deaf of Deaf in America is...
Based on the book: 4%
Possible updated figure: 2-3%
Deaf schools were segregated until what famous decision?
What is the 1954's Brown vs Board of Education
He was one of the few Deaf candidates running for President of Gallaudet.
Who is I King Jordan?
An International organization focusing on sharing information between countries.
What is the World Federation of the Deaf?
According to the World Health Organization (2019), There are how many people with hearing loss?
466 Million people
This was founded in 1880 to help protect and support Deaf Americans.
What is the National Association of the Deaf?
He proved ASL is a language of its own. Deaf people initially did not believe him.
Who is William Stokoe?
Lisa Rose is the current President of a national Deaf Organization.
What is the National Association of the Deaf?
"People of the Eye" was coined in what year?
1912
Organization that attracted Deaf athletes from around the world.
What is the International Silent Games?
He was the first President of Gallaudet University.
Who is Edward Minor Gallaudet?
Name an Organization that serves a specific group of people.
(Various Answers)
The number of Deaf ASL users in the US
360,000 to 512,000
The year when Gallaudet elected its first Deaf President.
What is 1988?