Deaf Community History & Organizations Flashcards

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

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

Audism, coined by Tom Humphries in 1975, refers to discrimination and prejudice against Deaf and hard-of-hearing people.

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

Answer: 1964

RID was founded in 1964 at Ball State University, initially to address the growing need for qualified sign language interpreters.

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

Answer: The unique cognitive and cultural advantages that come with being Deaf

'Deaf gain,' developed by H-Dirksen Bauman and Joseph Murray, reframes Deafness as a form of human diversity that enriches society.

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

Answer: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

The ADA of 1990 requires effective communication, including qualified interpreters, in public accommodations, employment, and government services.

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

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

The 1880 Milan Conference voted to ban sign language from Deaf education in favor of oral-only methods, setting back signed language education for nearly a century.

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

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

NAD's YLC is a leadership development program specifically designed for Deaf and hard-of-hearing young people.