Deaf Community History & Organizations Flashcards

Which communication philosophy supports using both sign language and spoken English simultaneously?

Answer: Simultaneous Communication (SimCom)

SimCom involves signing and speaking at the same time, though linguists note it often compromises the integrity of both languages.

The Bi-Bi (Bilingual-Bicultural) educational approach for Deaf children advocates for which model?

Answer: ASL as the first language and English as the second, with immersion in both Deaf and hearing cultures

Bi-Bi programs recognize ASL as a natural, full language and teach English literacy as a second language.

What role does NAD play in legal and policy advocacy for Deaf Americans?

Answer: Lobbying for civil rights laws, filing legal briefs, and issuing position statements on accessibility

NAD serves as the primary civil rights organization advocating for Deaf Americans through policy work, litigation, and public education.

Who is credited with bringing sign language to the United States from France in the early 19th century?

Answer: Laurent Clerc

Laurent Clerc, a Deaf teacher from the Institut National de Jeunes Sourds in Paris, co-founded the American School for the Deaf with Thomas Gallaudet.

The World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) is an international organization that advocates for which group?

Answer: Deaf people's human rights globally, including sign language recognition

The WFD is an international nongovernmental organization representing national associations of Deaf people and advocating for sign language rights.

In Deaf culture, what does 'CODA' stand for?

Answer: Child of Deaf Adult(s)

CODA refers to hearing children raised by Deaf parents, who often grow up bicultural and bilingual in ASL and English.