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39 Cards in this Set
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What American Sign Language is and is not? |
ASL is not a crude form of communication, nor is it a substandard language with limitations. ASL has the capacity to meet the needs of its linguistic community in expressing specific thoughts, ideas, and feelings. |
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What are the types of Analyzing Languages? |
Prescriptive Rules of ASL- examines the rules of language in the way an instructor or language book might teach it's grammar. Descriptive Rules of ASL- structure of a language as it is used by people. |
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Bilingualism among Deaf People (six linguistic variations) |
1. ASL Monolinguals 2. ASL Dominant Bilinguals 3. Balanced Bilinguals 4. English Dominant Bilinguals 5. English Monolinguals 6. Semi-Linguals |
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What is a major theme associated with Deaf Literature? |
The attainment of a healthy, positive identity as a member of a minority group. |
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What are the two venues of Deaf Literature? |
1. Deaf Lit in written English: Periodicals 2. Deaf Lit performed in ASL |
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What is the importance of Autobiographies? |
disabled authors decide in detail how they overcome their disabilities and learned to function or pass as normal persons. |
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Why is ASL Literature an important component of Deaf Literature? |
Deaf people are able to |
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What is ASL Storytelling? |
Entertains and amuses, educates and builds competencies, established and maintains identity, validated and regulates conformity of the group. |
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What are the THREE factors of Visual art? (Multiple Choice) |
1. Deaf Essence: visual art that doesn't require the use of spoken language, a strong academic foundation, or even literacy skills 2. Isolation: Art provides an escape for Deaf people who feel like they can not converse effectively in the everyday environment 3. Biological: Art that is common for deaf people to be attracted to. |
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Differing Foci of Visual Art |
Deaf art plays an important role in Deaf Culture however, not all Deaf art deals with deaf themes. |
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What are the TWO types of De'VIA art? |
1. Resistance Art Example: Betty Miller (Mother of De'VIA) 2. Affirmative Art Example: Chuck Barid or Shawn Richardson |
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Performing Arts |
Main stream plays DR. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Vauderville-like productions My Third Eye & Parade |
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What is the importance of De'VIA? |
Category of art about the Deaf experience |
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According to Deaf organizations what does NTD stand for and when was it founded? |
The National Theatre of the Deaf (Founded in 1967) |
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What does RIT/NTID stand for? |
• Rochester Institute of Technology (1829) • Nation Technical Institute of the Deaf (1965) |
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What does CSD stand for? |
California School for the Deaf (1860) |
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What does WFD stand for and when was it founded? |
The World Federation of the Deaf (Founded in 1951) |
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What does NAD stand for and when was it founded? |
National Association of the Deaf (Founded in 1880) |
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What is Gallaudet and when was it founded? |
Gallaudet University is an institute for Deaf individuals to continue their education. (1864) |
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What are the Solutions for Effective Living: Social Activities? |
Traditionally, Deaf Clubs and Clubhouses. Today, use of pressings meeting spots such as coffee shops or bars. |
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What are the Solutions for Effective Living: Athletic Events? |
Deaf teams that compete in Deaf leagues such as the United States Deaf Sports Federation (USADSF) or Deaflympics. |
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What are the Solutions for Effective Living: Political Function? |
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) |
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What are the Solutions for Effective Living: Self-Help? |
Exemplifies the values of self-determination and self-reliance. |
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What are the Solutions for Effective Living: Spiritual/Religious Support? |
Deaf Baptist Fellowship of America International Catholic Deaf Association Jewish Deaf Congress |
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What are the Solutions for Effective Living: Special Interest Groups? |
Deaf Seniors of America (DSA) Deaf Woman United (DEU) National Black Dead Advocates (NBDA) The National Asian Deaf Congress (NADC) Intertribal Deaf Council (IDC) |
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IDEA: Public Law 94-142: The individuals with Disabilities Education Act |
A federal law that required schools to provide special education and related services to kids with disabilities who require them. (Education) |
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ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act |
A civil rights law that protects qualified individuals with disabilites |
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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act |
A civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of the disability |
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What are the two opposing purposes on diversity? |
1. The Deaf community is especially accepting of difference. 2. The Deaf community are more conservative regarding diversity than their follow hearing Americans. |
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What are the FIVE Universal Solutions? |
1. Belonging to a Translocal and Transnational Community 2. Creating Opportunities for Congregation 3. Participating in Straight Talk 4. Adopting a Can-Do Attitude 5. Preserving the Right to Use a Signed Language |
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People who are considered disabled have their own olympics. What is the name for it? |
Paralympics |
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The Deaf community have their own version of the Olympics. What is the name for it? |
Deaflympics |
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What is the event that is the hearing world's biggest sporting spectacle that is held every 4 years and is divided into a summer and winter game? |
The Olympics |
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What are Deaf Americans' Unique privileges? |
• Civil Rights Laws • Availability of Interpreters • Educational Opportunities • High Number of Skilled, Highly Educated Deaf People • High Number of Deaf Academic Leaders • Prevalence of ASL Classes |
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Describe Audism based on Dr. Tom Humphries, class discussion, and textbook reading. (Short answer) |
Is the notion that one is superior based on the ones ability to hear. |
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Describe the distinction between organizations of "Of the Deaf" and ones "For the Deaf" (short answer) |
"Of the Deaf" organizations see Deaf people as being disabled and need help. For Example: AGBAD
"For the Deaf" organizations respond to the needs and wishes of the Deaf communities. For Example: NAD |
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Discuss the similarities and differences between Deaf and Disability community. (Short answer) |
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Discuss the similarities and differences between Deaf and Disability community. (Short answer) |
Although, Deaf are |
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What are some solutions for Effective Living: Large Gatherings |
For example, National Fraternal Society of the Deaf and the Communication Services of the Deaf. |
