ASL History
Did American Sign Language (ASL) or British Sign Language (BSL) come first?
British Sign Language (BSL)
Who were the first sign language interpreters?
Who are relatives of Deaf people, clergy members, or teachers of the Deaf
What infamous conference banned all use of sign language?
The Milan Conference
What does CPC stand for?
Code of Professional Conduct
What century was ASL developed?
In the early 19th century
When were the first interpreter training programs offers?
What is between 1950's and 1960's
What was the name of the infamous protest at Gallaudet University?
"DEAF PRESIDENT NOW!"
What year was the CPC established?
1964
Who is the American Linguist who helped ASL be recognized as its own language?
Who is William Stokoe?
What is RID?
What is the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
What is the name of the only Deaf University in the world?
Gallaudet University
How many tenets are there in the CPC guidelines?
7 tenets
Which other sign language influenced ASL?
French Sign Language
LSF (langue des signes française)
What year did RID offer the first certification exams for sign language interpreters?
What is 1972?
Where is Gallaudet located?
Washington D.C.
Which CPC tenet provides guidelines for ethical business practices?
Tenet 6
What's another sign language that was influenced by American Sign Language?
Filipino Sign Language (FSL)
What is a CDI?
What is a Certified Deaf Interpreter?
What is the name of the island that was predominantly inhabited by Deaf people?
Martha's Vineyard
Which CPC tenet provides guidelines for confidentiality?
Tenet 1