ASL Instructor Deaf Culture & Community Awareness

Question 1

What is a core value of Deaf culture?

Accepted Answer

Emphasizing the use of ASL

Answer

Avoiding sign language

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Discouraging Deaf identity

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Prioritizing spoken language over sign

Question 2

What is the purpose of Deaf clubs and organizations?

Accepted Answer

To support socialization and advocacy

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To isolate the Deaf community

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To discourage ASL use

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To replace Deaf schools

Question 3

Why is eye contact important in Deaf culture?

Accepted Answer

It shows engagement and respect

Answer

It is not important in ASL communication

Answer

It distracts from the conversation

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It is only used in formal settings

Question 4

What is audism?

Accepted Answer

Discrimination against Deaf individuals

Answer

Encouraging ASL use

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Advocacy for Deaf rights

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The practice of learning ASL

Question 5

Why is Deaf storytelling important in the community?

Accepted Answer

To preserve culture and reinforce ASL

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To eliminate spoken language

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To exclude hearing individuals

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To replace written communication

Question 6

What role do interpreters play in the Deaf community?

Accepted Answer

They provide communication access

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They replace the need for ASL

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They prevent Deaf individuals from being independent

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They limit Deaf individuals' access to education