Overcoming Disabilities chapter 9

What is sign language?

• A way to communicate without speaking

• A way to communicate using only facial expressions

• A way to communicate using only written words

• A way to communicate using only gestures

How do deaf people communicate using sign language?

• By making sounds with their mouth

• By using their hands to make signs for words and letters

• By using a special device that translates their thoughts into words

• By using a computer to type out their messages

What is the purpose of reading lips for deaf people?

• To understand the emotions of the speaker

• To understand the volume of the speaker

• To understand the message of the speaker

• To understand the tone of the speaker

How do blind people use a cane to get around?

• By using it as a weapon for self-defense

• By using it as a walking stick

• By tapping in front of them to detect obstacles

• By tapping it to make music

What is the purpose of a guide dog for blind people?

• To help get from place to place safely

• To help with household chores

• To provide companionship

• To assist in reading Braille

How do blind people recognize others?

• By their touch

• By their voice

• By their scent

• By their appearance

What is Braille used for?

• To read and write for blind people

• To write in a secret code

• To write music

• To write in a language only blind people can understand

What is the purpose of the raised bumps in Braille?

• To stand for letters

• To create a texture for touch

• To create a pattern for decoration

• To create a map for navigation

What is the main topic of the text?

• The sense of smell

• The sense of taste

• The sense of touch

• The sense of hearing and vision

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What is the purpose of sign language for deaf people?

• To communicate without using gestures

• To communicate without using facial expressions

• To communicate without speaking

• To communicate without using hands