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Deaf Culture. KNR 270. Names and Labels. Deaf and Dumb Deaf Person with an auditory impairment Person who is Hard of Hearing Deaf Mute Hearing Impaired. Don’ts. Talk to the Interpreter Yell Mumble Cover your mouth Stare Talk while they’re not looking. Do’s. Talk to them Excuse me
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Deaf Culture KNR 270
Names and Labels • Deaf and Dumb • Deaf • Person with an auditory impairment • Person who is Hard of Hearing • Deaf Mute • Hearing Impaired
Don’ts • Talk to the Interpreter • Yell • Mumble • Cover your mouth • Stare • Talk while they’re not looking
Do’s • Talk to them • Excuse me • Flashing Lights • Tap on Shoulder • Bang on table
Differences • Grammar • Descriptions • Bluntness • Facial Expressions
Why do we need to know this? • Interpreter may not be around or convenient • To make your job easier • To show you’re trying • To make it easier for inclusion to work for people with hearing impairments
Resources • Signs- http://aslpro.com/ http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/aslweb/browser.htm • Products- http://www.harriscomm.com