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define american sign language (ASL)
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The primary sign language used by deaf and hearing-impaired people in the United States and Canada
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is ASL a universal language
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No, there are different signs for different countries.
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how does the word-order/grammatical structure of ASL and English differ?
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english: subject-verb-object (SO): daily strict word order although some flexibility in some areas
ASL: topic-prone; embedded information allows for greater degree of simultaneous conveyance of information In English, you might say - “I walk my dog” In ASL, you could sign - “My Dog” “I" “Walk” |
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Are facial expressions important to ASL? Why or why not?
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Facial movements and body language are a very important part of ASL.
Skilled users of ASL tend to use a lot of facial expressions to clarify and extend the meanings of their signs. How you use your face also helps establish if you are asking a question and whether that question is open-ended or if it should be answered with a simple yes or no response. |
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Do all deaf people use sign language?
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No, some read lips.
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Is it true that only the more intelligent deaf people lipread?
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No, only 25% - 30% are lip readable. Not everyone can read lips. Most of it is just guessing and context.
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what percentage of deaf children are born to hearing parents? why is this statistic important to note?
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90%, because the key to intelligence is language development. Lack of communication at home means children are arriving at school with language delays.
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does wearing a hearing aid help a deaf person hear normally just as wearing glasses corrects vision problems? What are the pros & cons of the cochlear implant?
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No, a hearing aid only amplifies the sound.
PROS: it works as a hearing aid. With ongoing therapy, child may be able to pick up some sounds/speech. There are some success stories, depends on severity of hearing loss. CONS: not a cure, child is still deaf, might still need SL. you have to pay for your therapy. your child is affected from there on out, any dangerous sport. The device needs to be replaced every so often. The relationship between parent / child may be impacted. |
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how do deaf people use the telephone? What about doorbells & alarm clocks?
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A video relay service (VRS) is a videotelecommunication service that allows deaf, hard-of-hearing and speech-impaired individuals to communicate over video telephones and similar technologies with hearing people in real-time, via a sign language interpreter. Doorbells - flashing lights. Alarm clocks - flashing lights, vibrating under pillow.
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how does one become an ASL interpreter?
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1) Attends interpreter training program; 2) Certification Test 3) Take Performance Exam
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what is the role of the ASL interpreter?
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To interpret & help both parties.
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compare & contrast between a qualified interpreter and someone who knows sign language?
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Qualified: someone who's professionally trained, bound by a code of ethics, certified which provides evidence with their fluency.
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briefly discuss the tenets of the ADA law as they apply to the deaf?
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Government, employment, telecommunications, Public accommodations, misc. - ⌀
examples: government - anything government funded, required to provide accommodations employment - not allowed to discriminate telecommunications - TVS need to have captioning, video relay services public accommodations - hotels, theaters, doctor's appointments, lawyers. |
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what does the acronym CODA stand for?
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child of deaf adult
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describe the communication method of the deaf and blind
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Tactile signing is a common means of communication used by people with both a sight and hearing impairment
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what does the term "deaf friendly" mean, provide an example.
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accommodating to the needs of the deaf.
ex. musical chairs, use lights instead of music ex. loud music w/ speaker |
