NAD Deaf Community History & Organizations 2

Question 1

What does the term 'audism' mean in Deaf culture and community discourse?

Accepted Answer

The belief that hearing people and hearing ability are superior to Deafness

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A medical technique for restoring hearing

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An audiological assessment tool

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A type of hearing aid technology

Question 2

RID (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf) was founded in which year?

Accepted Answer

1964

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1880

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1972

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1990

Question 3

The concept of 'Deaf gain' was introduced to describe which idea?

Accepted Answer

The unique cognitive and cultural advantages that come with being Deaf

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Financial benefits available to Deaf individuals

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A medical hearing improvement procedure

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The gain in hearing sensitivity from hearing aids

Question 4

Which federal law, passed in 1990, mandates interpreter services and accessibility for Deaf individuals in public accommodations?

Accepted Answer

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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Rehabilitation Act of 1973

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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

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Telecommunications Act of 1996

Question 5

What is the significance of the Milan Conference of 1880 for Deaf history?

Accepted Answer

It declared oralism the official method of Deaf education, banning sign language in schools

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It established the first international Deaf sports federation

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It created the first global sign language

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It founded the World Federation of the Deaf

Question 6

National Association of the Deaf's Youth Leadership Camp (YLC) primarily serves which population?

Accepted Answer

Deaf and hard-of-hearing youth ages 13–21

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Deaf adults seeking leadership credentials

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CODA (Children of Deaf Adults) youth

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Hearing students learning ASL