2 Pager: Deaf

Question 1

Deaf is a ____ as well as a _____ ____.

Answer 1

condition

sociological term

Question 2

What is the culture of deaf people based around

Answer 2

sign language

Question 3

2 categories of causes?

Answer 3

congenital or acquired

Question 4

Maternal rubella, maternal syphilis, low birth weight, birth asphyxia, use of drugs during pregnancy, and jaundice are all ___ causes of deafness

Answer 4

congenital

Question 5

Meningitis, measles, mumps, ear infections, otitis media, injury to head or ear, or excessive noise are all ____ causes of deafness

Answer 5

acquired

Question 6

how many babies born in canada have hearing loss?

Answer 6

4 in 1,000

Question 7

What are some body functions and limitations that affect deaf people?

Answer 7

balance, communication, decreased perceptions, cognitive disabilities

Question 8

What is a major issue?

Answer 8

vestibular function is damaged

Question 9

Approximately __% of deaf and hard of hearing people in the states (as of 2012) have other additional disabilities such as learning disabilities, developmental delay, visual impairment, and autism.

Answer 9

27%

Question 10

Two very prominent factors that may affect an individual’s ability to participate in PA?

Answer 10

1. Decreased level of balance and stability contribute to difficulty in activities requiring quick turning and stable body positions
2. Communication barriers causing confusion and lack of clarity in description and direction of activities

Question 11

Barriers to PA?

Answer 11

• lack of awareness

- lack of communication

Question 12

Considerations for PA and programming?

Answer 12

1. Employee training in sign language or have interpreter
2. Have notepad (or other method) to facilitate communication
3. Give a written agenda at start of class

Question 13

Organizations?

Answer 13

Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center (on the island), BC Deaf Sports Federation, Deaflympics