ASL FUN FACTS
Not an ASL sign but very important to use
Facial expression
Saying "Good bye" long or short?
Short
Teacher for Hellen Keller
Anne Sullivan
Best way to get a Deaf person's attention?
Touch or wave
Teacher has a son with a cochlear implant
Tim Tomlinson
3 Countries that use ASL
USA, Canada, parts of Africa
Arrive on time or late?
On time
Deaf people clap this way (applause)
Wave and twist hands in air
First college for the Deaf in the USA
Gallaudet University
Crown College ever had a dDeaf/HOH student?
Yes (HOH)
This sign language is world-wide
None!
Focus on self or group?
Self
% of Deaf people with hearing parents
90%
Famous Deaf baseball player (Cincinnati Reds)
William "Dummy" Hoy
Crown College established this year
1991
Other sign language close to ASL
French
Hearing people think all Deaf people can do this
Read lips
Famous Deaf-Blind girl
Helen Keller
Famous Deaf Theatre in D.C.
National Theatre for the Deaf
The 1st ASL teacher at Crown College
Daryl Johnson
ASL = 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th most common language in USA?
4TH
Talks to hearing friends in front of Deaf people but does not do this
Sign
Famous Deaf Hollywood actress
Marlee Matlin
Year of "Deaf President Now" protest at Gallaudet University
1988
Year college ASL program established
2005