Deaf Awareness/BSL

How many people in the UK are deaf?

• 1 in 100

• 1 in 10

• 1 in 60

• 1 in 6

Why are people deaf?

• Born deaf

• Illness/Accident/injury

• Playing loud music

• Aging

Do all deaf people use sign language?

• Yes

• No

What's the best thing to do when you meet a deaf person?

• Act normal, say hello, smile

• Panic!

• Turn your back on them

• Don't look at them

What's the best way to talk with a person who is deaf?

• Write everything down

• Shout at them

• Speak clearly, facing them, looking at their face

• Pretend that you know sign language

Can children learn British Sign Language?

• Only if they know someone who is deaf

• Only if they've got parents who are deaf

• Only children who are deaf

• Yes

What is British Sign Language?

• Some random hand waving

• Just like Mr Tumble

• An actual language with its own grammar and structure

• Just like all the other sign languages

What sports can deaf people play?

• football

• tennis

• hockey

• volleyball

How has Covid 19 affected people who are deaf?

• It hasn't

• Mask wearing makes it impossible to read lips

• Deaf clubs have closed - social isolation

• Lockdowns have increased loneliness

What percent of Deaf people have Deaf Parents?

• 90 percent

• 25 percent

• 10 percent

• 75 percent

• 50 percent