Protecting Deaf Culture

What was the speaker's first word?

• Light

• Boat

• Deaf

• Mom

At what age did the speaker's parents realize they were Deaf?

• At birth

• 3 years

• 2 years

• 18 months

Which language does the speaker greatly value?

• American Sign Language

• Spoken English

• French Sign Language

• British Sign Language

What is a unique aspect of Deaf culture mentioned by the speaker?

• Bluntness in conversation

• Preference for solitude

• Avoidance of eye contact

• Indirect communication

What year did the Milan Conference take place, impacting Deaf education?

• 1700s

• 1817

• 1960

• 1880

Who recognized ASL as its own language at Gallaudet University?

• A hearing teacher

• Dr. William Stokoe

• A philosopher

• A Deaf student

What was the primary reason for the establishment of interpreter training programs in the 1970s?

• To teach English

• To increase cultural awareness

• To support the baby boom

• To research sign languages

What role do Deaf interpreters play in the community?

• Researching sign language

• Promoting Deaf culture

• Interpreting between Deaf and hearing worlds

• Teaching ASL

What could have been the impact if the 1880 Milan Conference had not restricted sign language?

• Increased isolation of Deaf individuals

• A unified world using sign language

• Decline in ASL usage

• No need for interpreters

What does the speaker suggest about the future of sign language and Deaf culture?

• It will lead to a world without barriers

• It will merge with hearing culture

• It will remain unchanged

• It will become obsolete