What is it like to ‘hear’ a hand? You have to be deaf to understand.

1. What is it like to ‘hear’ a hand? You have to be deaf to understand. Created by Cindy Camp Jacksonville State University in conjunction with PEC

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4. Normal Hearing can hear soft conversations Minimal loss 16 to 25 decibel loss will have trouble hearing faint or distant speech Mild 26 to 40 decibel loss will miss up to 50% of a group discussion Moderate 41 to 55 decibel loss conversation over 5 feet away may not be understood Moderate to severe 56 to 70 decibel loss will miss 100% of speech information without amplification Severe 71 to 90 decibel loss can only hear loud noises at close distances Profound 91 decibel loss and above depends solely on vision instead of hearing for processing information Categories of Hearing Loss Created by Cindy Camp Jacksonville State University in conjunction with PEC

5. Did you know: that sign language is not universal. Each country has its own sign language. Created by Cindy Camp Jacksonville State University in conjunction with PEC

6. What percent of Deaf people have Deaf parents? A) 10 percent B) 25 percent C) 50 percent D) 70 percent E) 90 percent Created by Cindy Camp Jacksonville State University in conjunction with PEC

7. What percent of Deaf people have Deaf parents? A) 10 percent Created by Cindy Camp Jacksonville State University in conjunction with PEC

8. To get the attention of a Deaf person who is looking the other way, you should: A) yell as loud as you can B) tap him/her on the shoulder C) wave in his/her face D) go around and stand in front of the person Created by Cindy Camp Jacksonville State University in conjunction with PEC

9. To get the attention of a Deaf person who is looking the other way, you should: B) tap him/her on the shoulder D) go around and stand in front of the person Created by Cindy Camp Jacksonville State University in conjunction with PEC

10. If your path is blocked by two signers conversing with each other, you should: A) wait until they stop talking before you pass through B) bend down very low in order to avoid passing through their signing space C) go ahead and walk through Created by Cindy Camp Jacksonville State University in conjunction with PEC

11. If your path is blocked by two signers conversing with each other, you should: C) go ahead and walk through Created by Cindy Camp Jacksonville State University in conjunction with PEC

12. In general, the least effective communication strategy between Deaf and hearing people is: A) speech and lipreading B) using sign language C) writing back and forth D) using interpreters Created by Cindy Camp Jacksonville State University in conjunction with PEC

13. In general, the least effective communication strategy between Deaf and hearing people is: A) speech and lipreading Created by Cindy Camp Jacksonville State University in conjunction with PEC

14. Which of the following is considered rude by Deaf people? A) touching a person to get attention B) looking at a signed conversation without indicating you know sign language C) describing a distinctive feature of a person to identify him/her D) talking without signing in the presence of Deaf people Created by Cindy Camp Jacksonville State University in conjunction with PEC

15. Which of the following is considered rude by Deaf people? B) looking at a signed conversation without indicating you know sign language D) talking without signing in the presence of Deaf people Created by Cindy Camp Jacksonville State University in conjunction with PEC

16. Did you know: that Galluadet University is the only liberal arts college for the Deaf in the world. Created by Cindy Camp Jacksonville State University in conjunction with PEC

17. Deaf History • 335 BC Aristotle said those “born deaf become senseless and incapable of reason.” • 1755 Charles Michel Abbe de l’Epee, “The Father of sign language,” established the first free school for the Deaf in Paris. • 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) passed. Created by Cindy Camp Jacksonville State University in conjunction with PEC

18. Did you know: that ASL is the third or fourth most commonly used language in the USA. Created by Cindy Camp Jacksonville State University in conjunction with PEC

19. Myth • Deaf and dumb or Deaf mute are appropriate terms because Deaf people cannot speak. • Deaf are language deficient because they cannot skillfully speak or write English. • All Deaf use sign language to communicate. Created by Cindy Camp Jacksonville State University in conjunction with PEC

20. Myth • If I speak slowly and loudly a Deaf person will be able to lipread me. • Hearing aids enable a person with a hearing loss to hear normally. Created by Cindy Camp Jacksonville State University in conjunction with PEC

21. Did you know: that in ASL the adjective follows the noun Created by Cindy Camp Jacksonville State University in conjunction with PEC

22. Tips for better communication • Get the deaf person’s attention. • Look directly at the person when speaking. • Speak slowly and clearly; don’t exaggerate or overemphasize. • Use body language and facial expression. • Maintain eye contact. Created by Cindy Camp Jacksonville State University in conjunction with PEC

23. Tips for better communication • If you have a problem being understood, try re-phrasing. • Keep hands away from your face and mouth when speaking. • Lighting should be adequate to be able to see clearly. • Chewing gum and cigarette smoking make it hard to lipread. Created by Cindy Camp Jacksonville State University in conjunction with PEC

24. Did you know: that about 900,000 people use ASL to communicate. Created by Cindy Camp Jacksonville State University in conjunction with PEC

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