Culture
What is the correct label for someone who is considered themselves as part of the Deaf culture & the Deaf community?
Deaf
True or False: 10% of Deaf adults have Deaf children.
True
False
Who was known as the "Boogie Man?"
Alexander Graham Bell
Which method?
What is the name of the first deaf college in America?
Gallaudet University
It is considered ______ to break eye-contact when signing with a Deaf person?
Rude
True or False: Hearing Aids & Cochlear Implants are "miracle" devices that allow every Deaf person to hear.
False
True or False: Listing and ordering are common features of ASL.
True
Who was born in France?
Laurent Clerc
Became deaf?
Why did Thomas Gallaudet travel to France?
To bring educational methods for teaching the deaf to America.
Who taught Gallaudet sign language?
How do you get the attention of a Deaf person?
Tap on shoulder
What is the Oral Method of teaching?
Uses speech and lipreading to teach Deaf children.
Manual method?
Where is your sign space located?
In front of your chest
Who became blind & deaf after an unknown illness?
Helen Keller
Accomplishment?
What was the reason for the DPN protest?
Who was the first deaf president of Gallaudet?
Students & staff wanted a deaf president
I. King Jordan
How long?
What do Deaf people use for doorbells, the telephone, fire/smoke alarms?
Visual signals (flashing lights)
How do you get a sign name?
By socializing with a Deaf person & integrating yourself with the Deaf community.
Tell me one reason why facial expressions are important in ASL.
Show grammar, emotion, & meaning
Must match signs
"Voice" in ASL
Who signed a bill for minorities to access higher education?
Abraham Lincoln
What is the name of the school founded by Thomas Gallaudet & Laurent Clerc?
Where is it located?
American School for the Deaf
Hartford, Connecticut
What is the difference between "D"eaf &"d"eaf?
"D" = identify with community
"d" = medical aspect
What two languages were combined to create ASL?
MVSL & LSF
List the 5 Parameters
1. Handshape
2. Palm Orientation
3. Location
4. Movement
5. NMS
Who was Helen Keller teacher?
Annie Sullivan
What country was the Milan Conference held?
What year was the first Milan Conference held?
Italy
1880
How long? Decision? Aftermath?