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What are your
impressions of
me?
We bring you
Why are All The DeafKids Sitting Together
in the Cafeteria?By Crystal Eusebio
February 23, 2013
Multicultural Conference:
Second Thoughts on First
Impressions
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What impression did you get
when you hear Deaf?
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1. What is American Sign Language
(ASL)? (circle 2 answers)
a) a visual form of Englishb) a language that relies on mimec) a language capable of expressing abstract
ideas
d) a language using picture-like gestures toexpress ideas and concepts
e) a language utilizing space and movement toconvey meaning
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2. Historically, American Sign Language
is related to:
a) British Sign Languageb) Swedish Sign Languagec) French Sign Languaged) German Sign language
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3. American Sign Language is used
by most Deaf people in which two
of the following countries?
a) Canadab) United Statesc) Mexicod) Brazile) England
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4. The role of facial expressions, head
movements, and eye gaze in American
Sign Language is primarily:
a) grammaticalb) stylisticc) emotive
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5. While watching another person sign,
it is appropriate to focus on the
signers:
a) handsb) chest areac) faced) interpreter
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6. To get the attention of a Deaf person
who is looking the other way, you
should:
a) yell as loud as you canb) tap him/her on the shoulderc) wave in his/her faced) go around and stand in front of the person
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7. If your path is blocked by two signers
conversing with each other, you should:
a) wait until they stop talking before you passthrough
b) bend down very low in order to avoid passingthrough their signing space
c) go ahead and walk throughd) find another path
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8. Which two of the following are
considered rude by Deaf people:
a) moving a person aside so you can passthrough
b) watching a signed conversationc) describe a distinctive feature of a person to
identify him/her
d) talking (using voice) in the presence of Deafpeople
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9. In general, the least effective
communication strategy between Deaf
and hearing people is:
a) speech and lipreadingb) using Sign Languagec) writing back and forthd)
using interpreters
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10. Which of the following are valued in
the Deaf community: (circle all that
apply)
a) for community to govern their own affairsb)
being kept informed about the community andits members
c) restoring ones hearingd) ability to speak welle) to have a sense of social obligation and duty to
the group
f) to develop long term relationshipsg) to be self-reliant (be your own person)
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11. Other than the word Deaf, a
culturally appropriate way to identify
Deaf people would be to say they are:
a) deaf and dumbb) deaf mutesc) hearing impairedd) deaf and hard of hearinge) all of the abovef) none of the above
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True or False:
12. Deaf people can drive.
13. Deaf people cant play sports.
14. Deaf people dont use Braille to communicate.
15. Deaf people can order through drive-thru.TRUE
TRUE
TRUE
FALSE
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Topics
My Background Deaf Culture Deaf Etiquette Discrimination
Hearing Privilege How to be an Ally?
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My Background
Born hearing 18 months old- became Deaf
Went to mainstreamed schools in N.J and Southern California Different schools every year
Use ASL to communicate. Graduated with B.S at California State University, Northridge
(CSUN)
College Student Development & Counseling Graduate Student atNortheastern University
Administrative Assistant for National Interpreter Education Center
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What is Deaf Culture?
A subculture Has own languages, customs and norms
Oppression => minority => layers
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Sign Language is Beautiful
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What is ASL?
American Sign Language (ASL): a languageutilizes the hand, face and body
Spectrum:
Hearing loss to profoundly deaf Same with language: Speak, lipread to Sign
Exact English (SEE) to ASL
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Deaf Culture (cont.)
Terms
Hard of Hearing: can hearsome
Deaf: cant hear
Types of School:
Mainstreamed Deaf Residential Schools
Devices
Hearing aids Cochlear Implants
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Services
ASL Interpreters Telecommunication RelayServices (TRS)
Video Relay Services (VRS) CART- captionist
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Deaf Etiquette
Look at person when talking, not interpreter. Walking through signed conversation in between is okay. Talking (voice) in presence of a Deaf person is rude. Tap on shoulder or flash the light if you want to get
attention.
Provide accommodations based on Deaf personspreferences.
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Accommodations Provide an interpreter for Emergency situations
Sandy Hurricane- Lydia Callis Communication Access:
Videophone (VP) Teletypewriter (TTY) ASL interpreters Captionist
Closed Captions: SDH: Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
SHI: Subtitles for the Hearing Impaired
Devices: Doorbell and bed/fire alarms => light flashes
Big event: provide an interpreter
Keepinmindtoprovideaccessibility
totheDeafandotherpeoplewith
disabilities.
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Discrimination
Oppression => minority => layers Endure several types of discrimination based on
layers of who we are. Layers: Deaf, Filipino, Woman
Assume Deaf are incapable http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=uqI1d4rLWSM&feature=youtu.be
Being discriminated against and oppressedmakes Deaf upset and may despise hearingpeople
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Hearing Privilege
Some Types of Privilege: Vision Physical Race Class Sexual Orientation
Advantages are enjoyed by people who can hear which are denied to those who areDeaf.
Examples:
Fight against disability label
Waiting rooms Doctors, Administrators, Therapist, Service Providers Airport/Radio/Sports/Trains Drive-thru Broadway, Live, Concerts/Shows Movie Theaters Emergency situations
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Introduction and ABCs.
Practice your ABCs with your partner. Practice your introduction:
My name is _______. Nice to meet you. When done, introduce yourself to me and the
audience.
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