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Gallaudet University's football team created the ________ so that they could communicate without anyone seeing what they were saying.
The huddle
Why did many hearing people become interested in learning ASL?
They watched "Children of a Lesser God."
What was the name of the Deaf star in the movie?
Marlee Matlin
The National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) opened in Rochester, NY in _____________.
1968
The general public
Who brought French Sign Language and blended it with signs he saw being used in the United States?
Laurent Clerc
What is the percentage of the population who supported the DPN protest?
93%
Where did many Deaf people share their language, culture, and stories?
Residential schools
Which two characteristics make a house "deaf-friendly?"
1. Open space to have clear sightlines
2. Good lighting
Which invention was created in 1964 that opened new communication options for Deaf people?
How much did the invention weigh?
The teletypewriter or TTY weighed 200lbs.
What was Thomas Gallaudet's mission in life?
To bring the gospel to people who couldn't hear.
What is the percentage of deaf and hard-of-hearing students who attend mainstream or public schools?
85%
What are 3 different ways that were used to "cure" deafness?
1. Airplane flights (deaf flights)
2. Shock to the system (baseball)
3. Medicine (heat waves in ears)
What are 3 different ways that can result in deafness?
1. Illness
2. Accident
3. Hereditary
Which organization fights for Deaf people's rights? (Full name)
The National Association of the Deaf, or NAD fights for Deaf people's rights.
Why did Alexander Graham Bell not want deaf people to marry or to have children?
He wanted to keep deaf people apart from each other.
How many Americans are hard-of-hearing?
35 million
Who proved that sign language is a language of its own?
William Stokoe
It is an organization that fights for Deaf people's rights.
Explain what happened that caused the "Deaf President Now" movement?
A hearing president was selected for Gallaudet University, so the students protested and demanded that a Deaf president be chosen.
Alexander Graham Bell supported Oralism. What does this mean?
Oralism is the teaching of speech and lip-reading.
How many American are profoundly deaf?
300,000
What was so significant about the great invention for Deaf people in 1964?
The TTY gave deaf people a way to communicate with others who did not have the same communication methods.
What is the problem with speaking?
Speaking is 2-way communication. If a deaf person speaks, the other person may assume they can understand and do not need interpreting.
What is eugenics?
Planned breeding to enhance the human race.