Deaf Culture Timeline Flashcard

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When was Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, a precursor to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), originally drafted?

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1973

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Thomas Gallaudet went to Europe in search for advice about starting a school. He ended up finding help in Paris, France from a Frenchman named...

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Laurent Clerc

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What is the NAD responsible for?

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Providing insurance and working together to fight discrimination among the deaf

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What was the time period deemed “The Dark Ages”?

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1900-1960

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What does the TTY stand for?

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Teletypewriter

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When was the TTY invented?

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1964

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In regards to the first linguistic study of ASL, which of the following was NOT true?
It was performed by a Gallaudet Professor, Deaf people were not supportive, Hearing people were offended and upset, It was based on a traditional ASL dictionary

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It was based on a traditional ASL dictionary

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Who performed the first linguistic study of ASL?

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William Stokoe

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George Veditz knew 7 languages; what else was he known for?

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Creating and directing ASL movies in order to preserve their culture

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What is the NAD?

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National Association of the Deaf