Chapter 10: Deaf and Differently Abled

Question 1

dDeaf plus

Answer 1

dDeaf individuals with disabilities such as cerebral palsy, autism, Deafblind, etc. Have communication norms that can be different from majority Deaf community

Question 2

Accommodations in a school

Answer 2

IEP, interpreter may be part of educational team. Summer programs. Additional support may be available. Special education teachers, therapists, etc

Question 3

Questions to ask when freelancing

Answer 3

What kind of comm do you need?
Do I need to be closer or further away when I sign?
Shall I sign in a smaller space?
What kind of lighting is best?
- Others involved may also be able to give info about what “normally” happens if this is a standing appointment

Question 4

Deaf and physically challenged

Answer 4

Be polite (may open doors, etc) and honest (ask questions, ask for clarification, disclose one’s own physical limitations). Don’t be embarrassed or fail to ask what you need to know

Question 5

Deaf and ID (Intellectually Disabled)

Answer 5

Intellectual functioning (learning, problem solving, management) and adaptive functioning (daily activities like comm and independent living). Cerebral palsy, epilepsy, etc. Interpreters will usually obtain special instruction in working with and supporting comm and inclusion. CDI one of the “best practices.” Know that everyone is different

Question 6

DeafBlind

Answer 6

Most have some hearing and vision, others have little to none. About 50% of people in US DB community have Usher Syndrome.
Congenitally DeafBlind- born DB or happens before language and comm are developed.
Acquired DB- born D or HH and later experience vision deterioration OR born blind and later hearing lessens.
Dual-Sensory Loss- degree of vision and hearing as well as cause varies widely

Question 7

Tadoma

Answer 7

Similar to lip reading, but done by placing the fingers on the mouth. Not everyone uses this, and not everyone is comfortable with it.

Question 8

Tactile forms of communication

Answer 8

Braille, Tactile symbols and object cues, palm printing, touch cues

Question 9

Tactile ASL

Answer 9

TASL, Proactile (PT). Evolved over time. Includes back-channeling. Interpreters should be acquainted with DB people, and develop comm skills

Question 10

Distantism

Answer 10

Oppression from sighted Deaf people. Touch is devauled

Question 11

Intervenors

Answer 11

Trained to work w/ DB people. Tactile, palm printing, tadoma. etc. Provide access to sound and surroundings. Intervenors need to be students, asking how client would like things done