Multicultural Conference Presentation

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What are your

impressions of

me?

We bring you

Why are All The DeafKids Sitting Together

in the Cafeteria?By Crystal Eusebio

February 23, 2013

Multicultural Conference:

Second Thoughts on First

Impressions


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What impression did you get

when you hear Deaf?


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1. What is American Sign Language

(ASL)? (circle 2 answers)

a) a visual form of Englishb) a language that relies on mimec) a language capable of expressing abstract

ideas

d) a language using picture-like gestures toexpress ideas and concepts

e) a language utilizing space and movement toconvey meaning


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2. Historically, American Sign Language

is related to:

a) British Sign Languageb) Swedish Sign Languagec) French Sign Languaged) German Sign language


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3. American Sign Language is used

by most Deaf people in which two

of the following countries?

a) Canadab) United Statesc) Mexicod) Brazile) England


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4. The role of facial expressions, head

movements, and eye gaze in American

Sign Language is primarily:

a) grammaticalb) stylisticc) emotive


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5. While watching another person sign,

it is appropriate to focus on the

signers:

a) handsb) chest areac) faced) interpreter


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6. To get the attention of a Deaf person

who is looking the other way, you

should:

a) yell as loud as you canb) tap him/her on the shoulderc) wave in his/her faced) go around and stand in front of the person


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7. If your path is blocked by two signers

conversing with each other, you should:

a) wait until they stop talking before you passthrough

b) bend down very low in order to avoid passingthrough their signing space

c) go ahead and walk throughd) find another path


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8. Which two of the following are

considered rude by Deaf people:

a) moving a person aside so you can passthrough

b) watching a signed conversationc) describe a distinctive feature of a person to

identify him/her

d) talking (using voice) in the presence of Deafpeople


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9. In general, the least effective

communication strategy between Deaf

and hearing people is:

a) speech and lipreadingb) using Sign Languagec) writing back and forthd)

using interpreters


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10. Which of the following are valued in

the Deaf community: (circle all that

apply)

a) for community to govern their own affairsb)

being kept informed about the community andits members

c) restoring ones hearingd) ability to speak welle) to have a sense of social obligation and duty to

the group

f) to develop long term relationshipsg) to be self-reliant (be your own person)


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11. Other than the word Deaf, a

culturally appropriate way to identify

Deaf people would be to say they are:

a) deaf and dumbb) deaf mutesc) hearing impairedd) deaf and hard of hearinge) all of the abovef) none of the above


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True or False:

12. Deaf people can drive.

13. Deaf people cant play sports.

14. Deaf people dont use Braille to communicate.

15. Deaf people can order through drive-thru.TRUE

TRUE

TRUE

FALSE


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Topics

My Background Deaf Culture Deaf Etiquette Discrimination

Hearing Privilege How to be an Ally?


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My Background

Born hearing 18 months old- became Deaf

Went to mainstreamed schools in N.J and Southern California Different schools every year

Use ASL to communicate. Graduated with B.S at California State University, Northridge

(CSUN)

College Student Development & Counseling Graduate Student atNortheastern University

Administrative Assistant for National Interpreter Education Center


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What is Deaf Culture?

A subculture Has own languages, customs and norms

Oppression => minority => layers


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Sign Language is Beautiful


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What is ASL?

American Sign Language (ASL): a languageutilizes the hand, face and body

Spectrum:

Hearing loss to profoundly deaf Same with language: Speak, lipread to Sign

Exact English (SEE) to ASL


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Deaf Culture (cont.)

Terms

Hard of Hearing: can hearsome

Deaf: cant hear

Types of School:

Mainstreamed Deaf Residential Schools

Devices

Hearing aids Cochlear Implants


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Services

ASL Interpreters Telecommunication RelayServices (TRS)

Video Relay Services (VRS) CART- captionist


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Deaf Etiquette

Look at person when talking, not interpreter. Walking through signed conversation in between is okay. Talking (voice) in presence of a Deaf person is rude. Tap on shoulder or flash the light if you want to get

attention.

Provide accommodations based on Deaf personspreferences.


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Accommodations Provide an interpreter for Emergency situations

Sandy Hurricane- Lydia Callis Communication Access:

Videophone (VP) Teletypewriter (TTY) ASL interpreters Captionist

Closed Captions: SDH: Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

SHI: Subtitles for the Hearing Impaired

Devices: Doorbell and bed/fire alarms => light flashes

Big event: provide an interpreter

Keepinmindtoprovideaccessibility

totheDeafandotherpeoplewith

disabilities.


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Discrimination

Oppression => minority => layers Endure several types of discrimination based on

layers of who we are. Layers: Deaf, Filipino, Woman

Assume Deaf are incapable http://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=uqI1d4rLWSM&feature=youtu.be

Being discriminated against and oppressedmakes Deaf upset and may despise hearingpeople


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Hearing Privilege

Some Types of Privilege: Vision Physical Race Class Sexual Orientation

Advantages are enjoyed by people who can hear which are denied to those who areDeaf.

Examples:

Fight against disability label

Waiting rooms Doctors, Administrators, Therapist, Service Providers Airport/Radio/Sports/Trains Drive-thru Broadway, Live, Concerts/Shows Movie Theaters Emergency situations


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Introduction and ABCs.

Practice your ABCs with your partner. Practice your introduction:

My name is _______. Nice to meet you. When done, introduce yourself to me and the

audience.


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