ASL Club Trivia - March

Which U.S. president granted Gallaudet University the authority to award college degrees?

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Barack Obama

• Thomas Jefferson

True or False: The National Association of the Deaf was founded in Cincinnati

• True

• False

What type of church took the lead in meeting the religious needs of Deaf people in America?

• The Lutheran Church

• The Catholic Church

• The Presbyterian Church

• The Episcopal Church

What does De'VIA stand for?

• Deaf View/Image Art

• Deaf Vision/Image Architecture

• Deaf View/Is Awesome

• Don't pick this one. Syd couldn't come up with another answer choice.

Which law prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in federal programs or programs receiving federal assistance?

• The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

• The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504)

• The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

• The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA)

What was the first Deaf insurance agency called (established in 1901)?

• National Fraternal Society of the Deaf

• The First Deaf Insurance Agency

• Gallaudet Fraternal Society

• Geico

What is a respectful way to get a Deaf person's attention? (Check all that apply!)

• Wave

• Light Flickers

• Talk Louder

• Throw Something

• Knock on Table

True or False: The term "hearing impaired" is considered the appropriate term when referring to Deaf people.

• True

• False

True or False: ASL is just signed English language, with English grammar and characteristics.

• True

• False

Who was the first Deaf Miss America?

• Elizabeth Ward

• Nicole Johnson

• Heather Whitestone

• Marjorie Vincent