Exploring Technology's Impact on Deaf Communication

What year was the first TTY device introduced?

• 1980

• 1991

• 1975

• 1964

Which law significantly changed technology for the deaf in 1994?

• The Communication Accessibility Law

• The Americans with Disabilities Act

• The Deaf Technology Act

• The Hearing Aid Act

What technology replaced TTY for many in the deaf community?

• Email

• Video relay services

• Social media

• Text messaging

When did video relay services become commonly used?

• 1990

• 1995

• 2000

• 2005

What device revolutionized communication for the deaf in the 2000s?

• Pager

• Smartphone

• Laptop

• Tablet

What year was texting introduced as a major communication tool?

• 2000

• 2004

• 2005

• 1994

Which of the following is NOT a method used by the deaf to be alerted to doorbells or phone calls?

• Loud alarms

• Hearing dogs

• Flashing lights

• Vibrating devices

How do modern smartphones alert the deaf to incoming calls or messages?

• Both A and B

• Loud alarms

• Flashing lights

• Vibration

What technology helps the deaf to understand live conversations?

• Text messaging

• Email

• Real-time captioning

• Video calls

What is a significant benefit of having a hearing dog?

• They can speak to the deaf.

• They can operate technology.

• They don't rely on batteries or electricity.

• They can interpret sign language.