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  1. What is the role of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) in the interpreting profession?

    Answer: RID is the national professional organization that certifies ASL interpreters and establishes a code of professional conduct

    The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) is the national professional membership organization that certifies ASL interpreters and sets the ethical and professional standards for the field.

  2. What is 'Deaf-World' as used by scholars like Harlan Lane?

    Answer: A conceptual term for the rich social, linguistic, and cultural community that Deaf people inhabit

    Harlan Lane and other scholars use 'Deaf-World' to describe the distinct social, linguistic, and cultural community of Deaf people — emphasizing it as a minority culture rather than a disability group.

  3. In Deaf cultural events, what is the typical expectation about the use of voice by hearing people present?

    Answer: At Deaf events, hearing people are generally expected to minimize voice use and communicate through sign or written means

    At Deaf cultural events and 'Deaf space' gatherings, hearing attendees are typically expected to use sign language or written communication rather than voice, out of respect for the Deaf-centered environment.

  4. What was the significance of William Stokoe's research in the 1960s for Deaf culture?

    Answer: Stokoe's linguistic analysis demonstrated that ASL is a fully formed, natural human language — validating ASL and Deaf culture academically

    William Stokoe's 1960 analysis of ASL established that it is a genuine natural language with its own phonology, morphology, and syntax — fundamentally changing how ASL and Deaf people were perceived.

  5. What ethical principle from the RID Code of Professional Conduct addresses an interpreter's obligation regarding confidentiality?

    Answer: Interpreters must keep all assignment-related information confidential, sharing it only when legally required or with explicit consumer consent

    The RID Code of Professional Conduct requires interpreters to treat all information from assignments as confidential, regardless of the setting, sharing only under legally mandated circumstances.

  6. What does 'Deaf Space' design refer to in architecture and community planning?

    Answer: Architectural and design principles that prioritize visual access, spatial awareness, and sensory needs of Deaf people

    Deaf Space is a design movement originating at Gallaudet University that applies Deaf cultural values to architecture — prioritizing sightlines, lighting, open layouts, and other features that support visual communication.

  7. How is the concept of 'Deaf identity' understood within a bicultural framework?

    Answer: A bicultural Deaf individual navigates both Deaf and hearing worlds, holding a Deaf cultural identity while also functioning in hearing society

    A bicultural Deaf identity means a person holds a strong Deaf cultural affiliation while also navigating hearing culture, maintaining fluency in both ASL and English and participation in both communities.