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

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

Categories of Hearing Loss

Normal Hearingcan hear soft conversations

Minimal loss16 to 25 decibel losswill have trouble hearing faint or distant speech

Mild26 to 40 decibel losswill miss up to 50% of a group discussion

Moderate41 to 55 decibel lossconversation over 5 feet away may not be understood

Moderate to severe56 to 70 decibel losswill miss 100% of speech information without amplification

Severe71 to 90 decibel losscan only hear loud noises at close distances

Profound91 decibel loss and abovedepends solely on vision instead of hearing for processing information


Did you know:

that sign language is not universal. Each country has its own sign language.


What percent of Deaf people have Deaf parents?

A) 10 percentB) 25 percentC) 50 percentD) 70 percentE) 90 percent


What percent of Deaf people have Deaf parents?

A) 10 percent


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


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


If your path is blocked by two signers conversing with each other, you should:

A) wait until they stop talking before you pass throughB) bend down very low in order

to avoid passing through their signing space

C) go ahead and walk through


If your path is blocked by two signers conversing with each other, you should:

C) go ahead and walk through


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


In general, the least effective communication strategy between Deaf and hearing people is:

A) speech and lipreading


Which of the following is considered rude by Deaf people?

A) touching a person to get attentionB) looking at a signed conversation

without indicating you know sign languageC) describing a distinctive feature of

a person to identify him/herD) talking without signing in the

presence of Deaf people


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


Did you know:

that Galluadet University is the only liberal arts college for the Deaf in the world.


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.


Did you know:

that ASL is the

third or fourth most commonly used language in the USA.


MythDeaf 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.


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.


Did you know:

that in ASL the adjective follows the noun


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.


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.


Did you know:

that about 900,000

people use ASL to communicate.


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