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Deaf Culture
Representation in Media
Advocacy & Community
ASL Idioms and Expressions
Technology & Accessibility
100

What handshape is used to show respect or applause in Deaf culture during events or performances?

What is waving hands?
100

What is the hashtag movement that advocates for authentic Deaf representation in media?

What is #DeafTalent?

100

What law requires businesses and public services to provide accommodations for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals?

What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

100

What does the ASL idiom "TRAIN GONE" mean?

What is "You missed the opportunity, or it’s too late"?

100

What type of AI-powered tool provides real-time captions for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals?

What is transcription service?

200

Name the cultural term used to describe a Deaf person who is born into a Deaf family and learns ASL as their first language.

What is a Deaf native signer?

200

Name a recent film featuring Deaf actors that won an Academy Award for Best Picture.

What is CODA?

200

What is a common social issue that Deaf advocates address in their work?

What is accessibility?
200

What is the meaning of the ASL idiom "THINK APPEAR"?

What is "I just remembered or it came to mind"?

200

Name the device that assists Deaf individuals by directly stimulating the auditory nerve.

What is a cochlear implant?

300

Name the universities in Rochester, NY; Washington, DC; and Los Angeles, CA, that Deaf and Hard of Hearing students often attend.

The universities Deaf and Hard of Hearing students often attend in these cities are:

  • Rochester, NY: Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID).
  • Washington, DC: Gallaudet University.
  • Los Angeles, CA: California State University, Northridge (CSUN), known for its National Center on Deafness (NCOD).
300

What does the #DeafTalent movement aim to combat in the entertainment industry?

What is the casting of hearing actors in Deaf roles?

300

What is one reason why human interpreters are still preferred over AI for important events?

What is accuracy and cultural competency?
300

What does the ASL idiom "PULL HAIR" mean?

What is "To barely succeed or scrape by"?

300

Which platform has raised concerns over the accuracy of automated captions for Deaf users?

What is YouTube?

400

Name the leaders of the Deaf President Now (DPN) movement in 1988.

The key leaders of the Deaf President Now (DPN) movement in 1988 were:

  1. Greg Hlibok: A student leader and spokesperson for the movement.
  2. Tim Rarus: A student leader who played a significant role in organizing and advocating.
  3. Bridgetta Bourne-Firl: Another prominent student leader actively involved in the protests.
  4. Jerry Covell: A student leader who was instrumental in the movement's success.
400

Name one popular TV show that features Deaf characters and explores Deaf culture.

What is Switched at Birth?

400

Which concept emphasizes the positive contributions of Deaf people to society?

What is Deaf Gain?

400

What does the ASL idiom "THINK MESS" mean?

What is "To be confused or have a chaotic thought process"?

400

What technology is being developed to improve tactile communication for DeafBlind individuals?

What is Protactile?

500

What is the name of the manual communication system developed in the 1800s that combined English grammar with signs and was eventually replaced by ASL?

What is the Rochester Method?

500

What is the name of the concept that reframes Deafness as a societal benefits rather than a loss?

What is Deaf Gain?

500

What national organization provides resources and advocacy for Deaf people?

What is the National Association of the Deaf (NAD)?

500

How would you interpret the ASL idiom "MIND FROZEN"?

What is "I can’t think, or I’m mentally blocked"?

500

Which event incorporated ASL interpreters to make music accessible to Deaf audiences?

What is Rock in Rio?