Deaf Culture
Why do some deaf people choose not to speak?
Some just choose not to, but it is usually because it is hard to control their voice. They can't hear it. It could be rough, scary, or muddled. Speech therapy is often needed to learn how to pronounce words.
Can all deaf people read lips?
Not all deaf people can read lips, it takes years of practice.
Family
Make the "F" sign with both hands and form a circle.
Valley
Create a valley using your hands. Swoop inward until your hands meet.
Ship
Both open hands held vertically with fingertips touching move forwards in front of body.
What is the proper terminalogy to use when referring to someone in the deaf community?
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
It is okay to call a member of the deaf community "Hearing Impaired" or "Handicap".
Many Deaf people feel offended by this term and do not feel “impaired” at all. Please check if they prefer “Deaf” or “Hard of Hearing.”
Mother and Father
Open hand, thumb to your chin is the sign for MOTHER.
Open Hand, thumb to your forhead is FATHER
Tree
Non-dominate hand grabs the dominate hands elbow, while the dominate hand is open and pointing toward the ceiling.
Quickly
FAST: FAST: quick, immediate. (Stick your thumbs a little-bit between your index finger and middle fingers. The index fingers are wrapped a bit around the outside edge of the thumbs.Flick your thumbs up.
What does CODA stand for?
Children of Deaf Adults
Deaf people can't drive or ride motorcycles.
False.
The US Department of Transportation has recognized that individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing are as safe as drivers who are hearing. In 2013, the United States Department of Transportation announced that Deaf drivers can operate commercial motor vehicles such as large trucks, after decades of a standard that did not allow Deaf individuals to obtain commercial drivers’ licenses. Based on research cited by the Department of Transportation, individuals who are Deaf are just as safe as hearing drivers.
Grandmother and Grandfather
Open hand, thumb to your chin and brought outward is GRANDMOTHER.
Open hand, thumb to your forehead and brought outward is GRANDFATHER.
Mountain
Both open hands start apart with palms facing each other in front of body. Hands move upwards and inwards, with fingers making a wavy motion, until tips touch.
Next
lift the dominant hand up and place it in front of the non-dominant hand.
What is the difference between and Interpretor and a Deaf Performer?
An interpreter has to be certified. They have to be professional and stick to the technicalities.
A performer does not have to be professional, and they can add more personality and culture to the performance.
All Deaf people wear hearing aids, and hearing aids restore hearing.
False.
Hearing aids are assistive devices that, at their most basic function, amplify sound. The use of hearing aids is restricted to those who have enough residual hearing to make effective use of them. While many deaf people have some degree of residual hearing, it may not be enough to utilize a hearing aid. Even if it is, a deaf person may choose not to wear one.
Cousin
Just hold a "C" up to the side of your head and twist it twice.
Dirt
Hold your hands in front of you and rub your thumbs against your fingers as if feeling sand.
Comfort
Include 2 answers. What would be considered RUDE when communicating with a deaf person?
1. Saying "Nevermind" if they ask you to repeat yourself
2. Yelling at them as if speaking louder will help them hear you.
3. Talking dramatically slow.
4. Turning away as you talk, not looking directly at them.
5. Refusing to learn to sign, especially if there is a deaf person in your family and friend group.
Deaf people don’t want to be deaf, they are hoping for some miracle cure that will make them hear.
Some do and some don't. Many Deaf people who use sign language and are proud of their Deaf heritage do not wish to be hearing. The capital 'D' denotes those who identify with Deaf culture. They find pride in their Deaf identity and see themselves as a distinct cultural minority instead of a disability community.
Make the B shape with your dominate hand and bring it to your FOREHEAD for SON and down to your non-domiminate fist.
Make the B shape with your dominate hand and bring it to your CHIN for DAUGHTER and down to your non-domiminate fist.
Hiking
3 handshape and shuffle back and forth
Sign "My pencil broke"
My: dominate hand to chest
pencil: dominate hand "writes" on open non-dominate hand with two fingers
Broke: bring both fists together out in front of you and "break" downwards.