Deaf Culture Intro - PBS Otherwords

What is a Cochlear Implant?

• A cochlear implant is a type of hearing aid placed outside the ear that amplifies sound.

• A cochlear implant is a device that helps with balance and coordination.
• A cochlear implant is an electronic device placed near the ear that sends auditory signals to the brain.

• A cochlear implant is a surgical procedure to repair the eardrum.

Why do some Deaf advocates disagree with Cochlear Implants?

What is the biggest misconception about Sign Language according to Roberta Cordano?

• Sign Language is only used by deaf people.
• Sign Language is a form of written communication.
• Sign Language is the same in every country.
• The importance of visual language (gestures) for every human.

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How was American Sign Language created?

• American Sign Language was created through the blending of local sign languages and French Sign Language at the American School for the Deaf.

• American Sign Language was created by a single individual in a private school.
• American Sign Language was developed solely from gestures used by Native Americans.
• American Sign Language originated from British Sign Language in the 19th century.

What was wrong with banning ASL in the 1880s, instead teaching Deaf students using only the method called Oralism?

What are the benefits of being bilingual in both spoken language AND sign language?