A Deaf Perspective | 2-5 | Famous Deaf People

The video explores the achievements of famous Deaf individuals across various fields, including acting, literature, art, music, sports, and other professions. It highlights the contributions of notable figures like Marlee Matlin, Troy Kotsur, and Nyle DiMarco, and discusses the impact of ASL literature and Deaf education. The video also covers historical figures who have influenced Deaf culture and education.

Who is considered the most famous Deaf actress, known for paving the way for other Deaf actors?

• Marlee Matlin

• Lauren Ridloff

• Linda Bove

• Phyllis Frelich

Which Deaf actress was the first to perform on Sesame Street?

• Deanne Bray

• Linda Bove

• Shoshannah Stern

• Marlee Matlin

Who is a famous Deaf poet known for his contributions to ASL literature?

• Peter Cook

• Ben Bahan

• Clayton Valli

• Keith Wann

Which famous composer began writing music after losing his hearing?

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Mandy Harvey

• Sean Forbes

• Wawa Snipe

Who is a Deaf rapper known for his performances and teaching signing songs?

• Nico Dimarco

• Wawa Snipe

• Sean Forbes

• Evelyn Glennie

Which Deaf athlete is known for inventing hand signals in baseball?

• Dummy Hoy

• Ashley Fiolek

• Matt Hamill

• Derrick Coleman

Who was the first Deaf person to win Miss America?

• Kitty O'Neal

• Laura Bridgman

• Heather Whitestone-McCullum

• Sue Thomas

Which historical figure is known for establishing Deaf schools in Africa?

• Edward Miner Gallaudet

• Andrew Foster

• Abbe Sicard

• Laurent Clerc

Who is recognized as the father of closed-captioning for the Deaf?

• Malcolm Norwood

• Alexander Graham Bell

• George Veditz

• Dr. William Stokoe

Which Deaf-blind individual was a political activist and author?

• Juliette Lowe

• Helen Keller

• Laura Bridgman

• Kitty O'Neal