10/29/24 Deaf Awareness Presentation RD/SM | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

Will a cochlear implant (CI) restore normal hearing for people who are deaf?

NO, a CI is a communication tool that helps improve hearing but does not completely restore normal hearing.

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Why is it important to learn about deaf culture and sign language?

To be more supportive and inclusive.

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Name a TV show, Movie or series that has a deaf character.

Switched at Birth, CODA, A Quiet Place, ECHO (Marvel), Mr Hollands Opus, No Ordinary Hero: The Super Deafy Movie, Star Trek

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What are the colleges that are specifically for Deaf and hard of hearing students?

Gallaudet, in Washington DC and National Technical Institute for the Deaf, NTID, Rochester, NY

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People who are deaf can use the phone?

True

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American Sign Language is Universal? T/F

False, each country has its own sign language; regions have dialects, similiar to many spoken languages. It is a living language that grows & changes over time.

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Do all deaf people have deaf parents and families?

NO! Actually, it is estimated that only 10% of deaf people are born into deaf families!

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Hearing impaired is an appropriate term to refer to deaf and hard of hearing (DHH)?

NO, the term "hearing impaired" is viewed as negative by people who are DHH. If focuses on what people can't do. Prefer Deaf/Hard of hearing.

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Can deaf people drive?

YES! Research shows that Deaf drivers often have unique strengths, like enhanced awareness & visual attention, this positively impacts their driving skills.

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