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What is the sign for thank you
Mrs. Jones will show the correct sign
What is the difference between deaf and Deaf?
deaf is a medical label, Deaf refers to someone who uses ASL and a member of the Deaf community.
When having an ASL conversation, what do you look at during?
Focus on the signer's face not the hands.
How many deaf Institutes are in Arizona? Bonus points if you can name them.
2
PDSD- Phoenix Day School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
ASDB- Arizona for the Deaf and Blind
What does ADA stand for?
Bonus if you can tell me what is that law?
Americans with Disabilities Act
A law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in everyday activity
What is the sign for Resources
Mrs. Jones will show the correct sign
How does a Deaf person experience dinner table syndrome?
Many conversations, Poor lighting, Background noises, Lack of accessible communication
Who can give Name Signs?
Only those who are Deaf
What is the percentage of Deaf children born to hearing parents?
90%
Provide two examples of auxiliary aids
Interpreters and closed captions
What is the sign for Deaf Awareness?
Mrs. Jones will show the correct sign
What is Martha Vineyard?
A unique place where a Deaf community thrived in Massachusetts and developed MVSL and Home Signs.
Diminished in 1952
What are 3 ways to get a Deaf person's attention?
Light tap, light wave, Turn on/off lights
What does Thomas Gallaudet mainly known for?
First Deaf University in Washington D.C
Provide two examples of reasonable accommodations?
A building have ramps for those in wheelchairs.
Schools have Braille reading technology.
What is the sign for Bellwork?
Mrs. Jones will show the correct sign
What decision was made at the 1880 Milan Conference, and what happened at the American Deaf Schools as a result?
1. Speech was declared superior to sign language
2. There was a decline in Deaf Teachers as Deaf children were taught using an oral method.
Name 3 general types of interpreters and who do they serve?
Educational Interpreters- K-12
DeafBlind Interpreters- DeafBlind or Low Vision
Community Interpreters- Public Services, Healthcare, Education, and Legal
What does DPN stands for?
Deaf President Now
The Rehabilitation Law of 1973 did what?
Approves grants to states for vocational rehabilitation services such as supported employment, independent living, and client assistance.
What is the sign for Interrupt?
Mrs. Jones will show the correct sign
Who was William Stokoe?
Proved Sign Language was a real language, and found it was crucial to educate Deaf students
What is the communication flow between the Deaf communicating with the Hearing in America?
The Deaf would communicate with the licensed interpreter. The interpreter would voice in English then the Hearing would listen in the English Language.
Does the Deaf Community support Cochlear Implants or No?
Some Deaf individuals have their own opinions which created conflicts. Now days, the Deaf community is relaxed about cochlear implants.
Is VRI the only option to Deaf individuals in Hospitials?
No, Deaf individuals have every right to request interpreters of their preference.