ASL Basics
What does ASL stand for?
American Sign Language
In what century or year was the first school for the deaf established in the U.S.?
19th Century OR 1817
What does the capital "D" in "Deaf" signify?
Deafness as Socio-Cultural Perspective OR Sign Language as Primary Way of Communication OR Immersed in Deaf Culture.
What is a TTY used for?
Text-based phone communication for the Deaf
True or False: All Deaf People can read lips.
False
True or False: ASL uses the same grammar as spoken English.
Who co-founded the American School for the Deaf?
Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet
What is a common way Deaf people get someone's attention?
Waving, Tapping shoulder, or Flashing lights
What does closed captioning provide on TV or videos?
Text of spoken dialogue and sound descriptions
Myth: Deaf people can't drive. What's the fact?
Deaf people can look very well and do drive legally. Deaf people can't hear only.
American Sign Language is most closely related to....
British Sign Language
What event in 1988 was a major victory for Deaf advocacy at Gallaudet University?
President Now Movement
Why might a Deaf person prefer not to use the term "hearing impaired"?
It focuses on disability rather than cultural identity.
What modern device has largely replaced the TTY?
Video Relay Service (VRS) Videophone OR Smartphones
True or False: Sign language is universal.
False (There are many different sign languages worldwide.)
What is fingerspelling used for in ASL?
To spell out names, places, or words without specific signs
What was the name of the French educator who influenced ASL development?
Laurent Clerc
What is a "CODA"?
Child of Deaf Adults (hearing child of Deaf parents)
What law mandates accessibility for Deaf individuals in the U.S.?
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Myth: Deaf people live in silence. What's the fact?
Many experience sound through vibrations or residual hearing
Name one key difference between ASL and British Sign Language (BSL).
They use different alphabets and signs (not mutually comprehensible.)
What 1880 conference pushed for oralism over sign language in deaf education?
Milan Conference
How do Deaf people view cochlear implants in terms of culture?
Mixed views - some see it as a personal choice, others as a threat to Deaf identity
What is a "vibrating alarm clock" used for in Deaf households?
Waking up via vibration instead of sound
True or False: Deaf culture only exists in the United States.