1. What is it like to ‘hear’ a hand? You have to be deaf to understand. Created by Cindy Camp Jacksonville State University in conjunction with PEC

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4. Categories of Hearing Loss zNormal Hearing can hear soft conversations zMinimal loss 16 to 25 decibel loss will have trouble hearing faint or distant speech zMild 26 to 40 decibel loss will miss up to 50% of a group discussion zModerate 41 to 55 decibel loss conversation over 5 feet away may not be understood zModerate to severe 56 to 70 decibel loss will miss 100% of speech information without amplification zSevere 71 to 90 decibel loss can only hear loud noises at close distances zProfound 91 decibel loss and above depends solely on vision instead of hearing for processing information Created by Cindy Camp Jacksonville State University in conjunction with PEC

5. Did you know: that sign language is not universal. Each country has its own sign language. Created by Cindy Camp Jacksonville State University in conjunction with PEC

6. What percent of Deaf people have Deaf parents? A) 10 percent B) 25 percent C) 50 percent D) 70 percent E) 90 percent Created by Cindy Camp Jacksonville State University in conjunction with PEC

7. What percent of Deaf people have Deaf parents? A) 10 percent Created by Cindy Camp Jacksonville State University in conjunction with PEC

8. To get the attention of a Deaf person who is looking the other way, you should: A) yell as loud as you can B) tap him/her on the shoulder C) wave in his/her face D) go around and stand in front of the person Created by Cindy Camp Jacksonville State University in conjunction with PEC

9. To get the attention of a Deaf person who is looking the other way, you should: B) tap him/her on the shoulder D) go around and stand in front of the person Created by Cindy Camp Jacksonville State University in conjunction with PEC

10. If your path is blocked by two signers conversing with each other, you should: A) wait until they stop talking before you pass through B) bend down very low in order to avoid passing through their signing space C) go ahead and walk through Created by Cindy Camp Jacksonville State University in conjunction with PEC

11. If your path is blocked by two signers conversing with each other, you should: C) go ahead and walk through Created by Cindy Camp Jacksonville State University in conjunction with PEC

12. In general, the least effective communication strategy between Deaf and hearing people is: A) speech and lipreading B) using sign language C) writing back and forth D) using interpreters Created by Cindy Camp Jacksonville State University in conjunction with PEC

13. In general, the least effective communication strategy between Deaf and hearing people is: A) speech and lipreading Created by Cindy Camp Jacksonville State University in conjunction with PEC

14. Which of the following is considered rude by Deaf people? A) touching a person to get attention B) looking at a signed conversation without indicating you know sign language C) describing a distinctive feature of a person to identify him/her D) talking without signing in the presence of Deaf people Created by Cindy Camp Jacksonville State University in conjunction with PEC

15. Which of the following is considered rude by Deaf people? B) looking at a signed conversation without indicating you know sign language D) talking without signing in the presence of Deaf people Created by Cindy Camp Jacksonville State University in conjunction with PEC

16. Did you know: that Galluadet University is the only liberal arts college for the Deaf in the world. Created by Cindy Camp Jacksonville State University in conjunction with PEC

17. Deaf History z335 BC Aristotle said those “born deaf become senseless and incapable of reason.” z1755 Charles Michel Abbe de l’Epee, “The Father of sign language,” established the first free school for the Deaf in Paris. z1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) passed. Created by Cindy Camp Jacksonville State University in conjunction with PEC

18. Did you know: that ASL is the third or fourth most commonly used language in the USA. Created by Cindy Camp Jacksonville State University in conjunction with PEC

19. Myth zDeaf and dumb or Deaf mute are appropriate terms because Deaf people cannot speak. zDeaf are language deficient because they cannot skillfully speak or write English. zAll Deaf use sign language to communicate. Created by Cindy Camp Jacksonville State University in conjunction with PEC

20. Myth zIf I speak slowly and loudly a Deaf person will be able to lipread me. zHearing aids enable a person with a hearing loss to hear normally. Created by Cindy Camp Jacksonville State University in conjunction with PEC

21. Did you know: that in ASL the adjective follows the noun Created by Cindy Camp Jacksonville State University in conjunction with PEC

22. Tips for better communication zGet the deaf person’s attention. zLook directly at the person when speaking. zSpeak slowly and clearly; don’t exaggerate or overemphasize. zUse body language and facial expression. zMaintain eye contact. Created by Cindy Camp Jacksonville State University in conjunction with PEC

23. Tips for better communication zIf you have a problem being understood, try re-phrasing. zKeep hands away from your face and mouth when speaking. zLighting should be adequate to be able to see clearly. zChewing gum and cigarette smoking make it hard to lipread. Created by Cindy Camp Jacksonville State University in conjunction with PEC

24. Did you know: that about 900,000 people use ASL to communicate. Created by Cindy Camp Jacksonville State University in conjunction with PEC

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