Understanding Deafness

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What makes deafness "diverse?"

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There are various ways a Deaf person defines themselves.

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How would you define “hard of hearing” in your own words?

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A person with mild to severe hearing loss who may use spoken language and/or assistive devices to communicate.

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When would a person use a lower case "d" (deaf) when referring to deafness?

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Lower case "d" refers to a person that is not immersed in the Deaf Culture

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Who was the first Deaf president at Gallaudet University?

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I. King Jordan

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What is an arbitrary name sign?

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This type of name sign consists of the first letter(s) of a person's name.

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What is a descriptive name sign?

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Name signs that are generally based on a unique or personal characteristic.

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True or False? Your name sign can change.

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True

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Does every Deaf person have a name sign?

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No, Not everyone affiliated with the Deaf community has a name sign, even if they've lived within it their entire lives.

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What happened during Deaf President Now?

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A peaceful protest by students at Gallaudet University demanding a deaf president

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How did the university get started? How did it come to be?

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Edward Miner Gallaudet and Amos Kendall founded it, starting as a school for Deaf and blind children, later expanding into a college with Congressional support.