Deaf and deaf and hard of hearing -Let's test your assumptions !

In general, the least effective communication strategy between deaf and hard of hearing people is

• Speech and Lipreading

• Writing back and forth

• Using Sign Language

• Using Interpreters

What terminology should you avoid using

• Deaf and dumb

• Deaf-mute

• Hearing Impaired

• All the above

True or False: All deaf people can lip read effectively

• True, it's so easy!

• True, as long as the speaker is clear.

• False, only 30-40% of speech sounds can be lipread.

• False, speakers often speak too fast to be able to lipread.

While watching another person sign, it is appropriate to focus on the signer's:

• hands

• chest area

• face

The term 'deaf" with a lowercase 'd' refers to someone with a ​ (a)   ​ (b)   .

• medical
• hearing impairment
• musical talent
• visual disability
• condition

People who identify as ​ ​ (a)   with a capital "D" view their condition as a​ (b)  

• cultural identity
• Deaf
• disabled
• hearing impaired
• medical condition