Deaf History
Where was the first Deaf school in the U.S. founded?
Hartford, Connecticut
What do Deaf people use instead of alarm clocks that ring?
Visual alarm/bed shaker
Who was the first Deaf president of Gallaudet University?
I. King Jordan
What does ASL stand for?
American Sign Language
What does VRS stand for?
Video Relay Service
Who co-founded the school with Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet?
Laurent Clerc
What does “Deaf Gain” mean?
Benefits and strengths of being Deaf
Who was the first Deaf actress to win an Oscar?
Marlee Matlin
True or False: All countries use ASL.
False
What does CODA mean?
Child of Deaf Adults
What year was the Milan Conference held?
1880
What is DeafSpace?
Architecture designed for Deaf visual communication
Who is the Deaf model and activist who won America’s Next Top Model?
Nyle DiMarco
Which sign language heavily influenced ASL?
French Sign Language (LSF)
Which sport uses hand signals invented by Deaf people?
Baseball (umpire signals)
Who filmed ASL to preserve it for the future?
George Veditz
Why was the football huddle invented?
So opponents couldn’t see signed plays
Who was the first Deaf male actor to win an Oscar (for the movie CODA)?
Troy Kotsur
What is International Sign?
A universal sign system for international meetings
What year did the UN recognize International Day of Sign Languages?
What movement in 1988 changed Gallaudet University forever?
Deaf President Now
Name one common visual technology used in Deaf homes.
Flashing lights, video relay, captioning
Which Deaf artist was famous for his De’VIA artwork showing Deaf identity and culture?
Chuck Baird
What do we call handshapes used to represent objects?
Classifiers
What is the NAD?
National Association of the Deaf