Questions Flashcards
Who founded the Worlds first school for the Deaf?
Abbe’ de L’Eppé in France
What does research tell us about babies learning sign language?
They can learn sign much earlier than spoken language
According to research, what is true about Deaf children and ASL?
They demonstrate the ability to inherit grammar through ASL
Deaf Culture is typically transmitted to succeeding generations through what?
In person face to face communication
What might a Deaf person ask you the first time you meet?
Your first and last name, if you are deaf, hard of hearing, or hearing, who you learned ASL and who your instructor is.
Who founded Gallaudet university ?
Edward Miner Gallaudet
What words are different in signing with a different palm orientation?
Yours and mine
What signs use the same movement but a different hand shape ?
“Now” and “can”
What are the Do’s and Don’t’ of fingerspelling?
Don’t jerk, bounce or move your hand. Keep elbow down and close to your side. Hold your hand to the side of your chest not in front of your face.
Who founded the first school for the Deaf? (ASD)
Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet and Laurent clerc
What is special about the Lincoln Memorial?
Lincoln’s hands form the letters of ASL in American Sign Language.
What is customary to do when you arrive late in Deaf culture?
Tell everyone the details why you are late
Who was the first Deaf-blind person to be educated?
Laura Bridgman
Who was the first Deaf-blind person to graduate college?
Helen Keller
Why did Alexander Graham Bell create the telephone?
He wanted to help his Deaf wife and mother to hear
What is the national association for the Deaf?
The worlds oldest Deaf advocacy organization.
What did Alexander Graham Bell support?
Oralism