Culture Flashcards
If a label must be applied, which ones are more appropriate?
a) Hearing Impaired
b) Deaf
c) Hard of Hearing
d) Linguistic Minority
e) Handicapped
b), c), and d)
Deaf adults typically do not like the term “hearing impaired” because it implies that they are broken and need to be fixed rather than simply being deaf. They prefer the terms “deaf” or “hard of hearing”. In general, deaf adults view themselves as a linguistic minority, and not a handicapped group.
(Lauria)
What is the distinction between big D “Deaf” and little d “deaf”?
In the field of deafness, the word “Deaf” is often capitalized in order to convey a cultural association, rather than a medical condition.
(Lauria)
Inappropriate strategies for getting the attention of a Deaf person includes…
Inappropriate strategies for getting attention, such as grabbing a person’s chin, kicking, or tapping too hard.
(Lauria)
True/False
Interpreters who work with students from diverse cultures do not need strategies for dealing with inter-cultural and intra-cultural conflicts.
Interpreters who work with students from diverse cultures need strategies for dealing with inter-cultural and intra-cultural conflicts.
(Danielle)
There are _____________ for developing name signs.
There are -conventions- for developing name signs.
Danielle
Be aware of the cross-cultural implications of class identification, _________ and _______ status, ________, and ______________ achievement.
Be aware of the cross-cultural implications of class identification, -social- and -economic- status, -literacy-, and -educational- achievement.
(Danielle)
True or False:
Culturally deaf people tend to view cochlear implants as representing a medical model which views deaf and hard of hearing students as needing to be fixed and become hearing.
True.
By Jacki
True or False:
An important aspect of deaf culture is making sure that everyone does not have equal access about news and events.
False: An important aspect of deaf culture is making sure that everyone HAS equal access about news and events.
By Jacki
What are two example of national and international Deaf associations that are deeply valued by the Deaf community?
The National Association of the Deaf, and the Deaf Olympics.
By Jacki
The federal government requires states to provide _________ in which hearing and deaf people can _____________, using a _______(___)
The federal government requires states to provide -a relay system- in which hearing and deaf people can -telephone each other- using a. -third person (a really operator or a video relay interpreter).-
(Amanda)
Culture changes for theses two reasons?
- In order to represent and integrate new experiences of its members
- As the needs and interests of its members change
(Amanda)
An important aspect of deaf culture is making sure that everyone has what?
Equal access about news and events
Amanda
In general, deaf adults view themselves as a ________ ________, and not a handicapped group.
Linguistic minority.
- Misi
If an interpreter does not understand Deaf culture and the differences between hearing and Deaf culture, it can be difficult for the interpreter and the deaf or hard of hearing student to communicate on an ________
_________.
Equal level.
- Misi
As with all minority populations, what does a deaf or hard of hearing student need in order to help develop their identity?
They need to learn about other deaf and hard of hearing people and Deaf culture.
- Misi
True or False:
Historically, the Deaf community has been self-sufficient and resilient despite the hearing community’s perception that deaf people are less capable than they are.
True
Alicia
True or False:
The federal government requires states to provide a relay system in which hearing and deaf people can telephone each other, using a third person (a relay operator or a video relay interpreter).
True
Alicia
True or False:
Closed captioned movies and television programs allow a student to watch and read a program. This means that with closed captioning the student has full access to the material.
False
Depending on a student’s ability to read, he may or may not be able to access the content.
(Alicia)
T/F Deaf students from diverse cultures should learn about diverse cultures and their culture in order to help develop an identity as a deaf person of color.
True
Cameron
