FLACS Deaf Culture/ History

Front

American Sign Language was created from which signed language?

Back

French Sign Language

Answer explanation

Thomas Gallaudet traveled to France to meet up with Laurent Clerc. Laurent taught him how to teach the Deaf by using sign language.

Front

Where were Deaf children sent before Deaf schools?

Back

American Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb

Front

What type of schooling allows a Deaf child to go to public school?

Back

Mainstream

Front

Where is Gallaudet University located?

Back

Washington, DC

Front

What is American Sign Language?

Back

A language utilizing space and movement to convey meaning

Answer explanation

Remember that ASL is not English it is its own language with unique structure and word order. Mime is not a language. Not all Deaf people use sign language, some choose to lip read and speak and others use other signed languages depending on their countries language and culture.

Front

What is considered rude by Deaf people?

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Talking (only using voice) in the presence of a Deaf person

Front

Other than the word "Deaf," a culturally appropriate way to identify Deaf people would be...

Back

None of the above

Front

What was Deaf President Now!?

Back

A protest by Gallaudet students that wanted a Deaf President to represent their University.

Answer explanation

Gallaudet was the first University for the Deaf. For years they did not have Deaf President at their university. In the 80's the Deaf student body protested to have someone like them to represent them.

Front

90% of Deaf children are born to hearing parents.

Back

True

Answer explanation

Although Hearing loss is genetic most Deaf children have Hearing parents.

Front

Who did Thomas Gallaudet bring to America to help open the first school for the Deaf in America?

Back

Laurent Clerc