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Interacting with Deaf People
Deaf Community
Schools for the Deaf
American Sign Language
Miscellaneous
100
What is the proper way to get a deaf person's attention?
Tapping them on the shoulder
100
What percentage of deaf people in the US are actually part of the "Deaf Community"?
Approximately 10% of all deaf people are part of the deaf community
100

Name the school for the Deaf in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin School for the Deaf

100
Is American Sign Language a Universal language?
No, ASL is only used in the US and Canada
100
Do members of the Deaf Community consider themselves "disabled"?
No, they do not consider themselves disabled. They only have a LANGUAGE BARRIER.
200
Why is it inappropriate to cover your mouth when speaking to a deaf person?
They should be able to see your entire face and lips when you are speaking.
200
How do Deaf people's view of their deafness differ from that of most doctors and the medical community?
They share a CULTURAL view, NOT MEDICAL
200

Where is the Wisconsin School for the Deaf located?

Delavan, WI

200
Is American Sign Language the same as English?
No, ASL is completely different than English and is not in English word order.
200
What are three ways you can start to learn ASL?
Through videotapes, books, and sign language classes in school or colleges
300
Do hearing aids help all deaf people to hear?
No, they generally help them hear environmental sounds.
300
What are the appropriate terms to call someone within the deaf community who has a hearing loss?
Deaf or Hard of Hearing
300
What is the name of the famous university for the deaf located in Washington, DC?
Gallaudet University
300
What makes American Sign Language so important to the Deaf Community?
ASL is part of their CULTURE and is an important part of who Deaf people are.
300
What is the best way to learn American Sign Language?
Interact with members of the deaf community who use ASL as their first language
400
Name one thing to keep in mind when interacting with a deaf person.
Maintain eye contact
400
Name some INAPPROPRIATE terms for deaf people that should NOT be used?
Deaf and dumb, deaf mute, hearing impaired
400

Sign one word from each section:

look

basement

horse

sister

sandwich

jealous

All or nothing...yeah or nay?

400

Is American Sign Language a true language?

Yes, it has been proven that ASL posesses all the essential requirements of a true language.

400

Name three ways you can practice/study for your tests?

Use the slides-look at the word list and see if you can sign it correctly.

Practice with a partner.

Ask Keelia to practice with you.

Fingerspell everything you see as you're walking around.

Use the fingerspelling practice link that was shared with you. 

Ask Mrs. Sartori if she can meet with you before or after school. 


500
What should you do if another person interrupts your conversation with a deaf person, say if the telephone rings?
Explain to the deaf person that the phone is ringing and you need to get the call.
500
What are some ways deaf people share their culture?
Deaf clubs, deaf sports organizations, deaf poetry and plays
500

Sign this sentence: 

 I feel hungry!

Yeah or Nay?

500
If you do not know ASL, name three ways to communicate with a deaf person.
Use gestures, paper and pencil, hire a sign language interpreter
500

Fingerspell this word:

Consider

Yeah or Nay?