Deaf Culture 1
In the Deaf world the hearing children of Deaf parents are generally well accepted and considered to make good interpreters because of their familiarity with ASL and Deaf Culture. The special term that these children are called is:
CODA (Child of Deaf Adult)
What is the philosophy of embracing two languages and cultures?
Bilingual-Bicultural
What three distinct flavors are usually use to make Neopolitan ice cream?
Vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry
Which is an appropriate way to get attention in Deaf culture?
Tapping someone's shoulder lightly or waving
Historically, American Sign Language is related to?
French Sign Language
What service provides communication assistants or interpreters to facilitate Hearing people calling Deaf people, and vice versa?
Video Relay Service
At what university did the "Deaf President Now" event take place?
Gallaudet
What planet is known as the "Red Planet"?
Mars
What typically happens during Deaf cultural introductions?
School and connection information is shared
While watching another person sign it is appropriate to look where
Their face
How do Deaf people typically view the use of technology?
They value visual communication technology
How is Deaf culture typically transmitted?
Through schools and community events
What is the name of the tallest mountain in the world?
Mount Everest
What type of environment do Deaf people prefer for gatherings?
Brightly lit spaces
If your path is blocked by two people signing you can?
What is the world's oldest Deaf advocacy organization?
National Association of the Deaf (NAD)
In the 1940's and 1950's where did Deaf people tend to gather (which starting around the 1960's rapidly declined)?
Deaf Clubs
What are ineffective ways to communicate with a Deaf person?
Using speech and lip reading
What percentage of Deaf children parents who are also deaf and use sign language? 10%, 5%, 20%, 15% ??
5%
What percentage of deaf people marry other deaf people?
90%
What is the government agency that helps provide training and employment assistance to many Deaf people?
Vocational Rehabilitation
What is the name of a government program that provides regular paychecks to help low-income disabled people pay for basic living expenses?
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
What is the name of the famous scientist who developed the theory of relativity?
Albert Einstein
How is ASL passed down through generations today?
Through multiple channels including social media
Fingerspelling is mainly used to?
Give names to people, places and specify brand names.