ASL Train Go Sorry Questions
What was the average cost of hearing aids?
$400-$800
Up to what age can deaf students attend school, before they need to leave?
21
How many languages was Sofia able to understand and use?
5, asl, russian, russian sign language, english, hebrew
Prior to mid-1970's what is the employment rate for deaf people versus today numbers.
75% were employed prior to 1970s. Now it is more the 60% are unemployed.
What was the percentage of marriages between a deaf person and a hearing person ending in divorce? _______% why do you think this happens?
90%; trouble communicating; seeing one as disabled; different views
What is in the Gallaudet Bookstore have that one would not normally see at a regular college campus bookstore?
ASL jewelry; flashers that can be attached to a doorbell of telephone ringer; portable TTY; travel alarms clocks that vibrate instead of beep and can be slipped under pillow; baby criers (attach to crib trigger a light in parent's room when baby cries
What is meant by ADA and what does it mean for deaf people?
Americans with Disabilities Act- ensures deaf people have the the same protection from discrimination that ethnic minorities already have
During 1500's in Spain - how were deaf people treated?
Badly, cant confess outloud, so barred from holy communions
Sofia's parents say "No" to Sofia about going to Gallaudet in Washington D.C. Why ?
Bc they need her to communicate with Irina, also as she is far away and would lose her sense of obligation to the family
Why is the National Association of the Deaf against implanting cochlear implants in deaf children?
Believe it is unethical and scientifically unsound. Believes it robs children of freedom of choice. Destroys ability too use any residual hearing if it is removed, or unsuccessful
List 3 assistive technology do we have today for the deaf?
Closed caption television vibrate feature on phone flashing lights for doorbell
Who is Laurent Clerc?
Deaf French teacher, helped Gallaudet set up first American deaf college
What is a cochlear implant?
Device that changes sound waves into electrical impulses that are transmitted to the brain and interpreted as sound, requires surgery
In 1975, Congress passed Public Law 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. What is this law supposed to do
Edu for all handicapped children act. Intended to establish public education policy for American children with physical, emotional, and learning disabilities
What is P. L. 92-142?
Education for All Handicapped Children Act- granted deaf people new rigts to access to priblic facilities
List some of the various ways these deaf students communicate with each other
Fingerspelling, signing, writing on board, gestures
Flicking the lights on and off would mean what?
Go home, please go home
What does the term "Least Restrictive Environment" mean?
Handicapped children educated with non handicapped children so they can flourish. Least restrictive environment is a public school so mainstreaming. means the place where kids are best off at to learn
Who is Thomas Gallaudet
Hearing preacher who helped set up first deaf school in america
What is an IEP diploma? Is that the same as a high school diploma?
Individualized Education Plan diploma; giveb to students who complete the IEP but do not pass the RCTs; do not have any actual value
Lexington was known as what?
Institution for the Improved Instruction of Deaf-Mutes (Deaf-and-Dumb Institution
Why do you think Sofia parents were against her having a bat mitzvah?
It went against their beliefs, also why should a deaf child have one; their two hearing daughters didn't
For more than a century doctors and educators advised parents not to let their deaf children learn sign language? Why?
It would impede progress towards mastering English
When students in Lexington -an oral school were caught using sign language - how were they punished?
Lexing - sent on their way others - Hands struck with ruler, hands bound
What is a teletypewriter (TTY)?
Machine that allowed deaf individuals to communicate through phone lines
What does NTID mean? And what is it?
National Technical Institute for the Deaf; a college
Is there a practical written system for Sign Language?
No
In the first few pages of the book there are some photographs of some children and Adults, could you tell that these people were deaf?
No, They look normal
How do deaf people in 1950 -1970's make medical or other appointments if they are not able to use the telephone?
Often asked hearing neighbors to call, or walked to location
A conference in Milan in 1880 changed the way about how to educated deaf children. What was the preferred way and what was the reason?
Oral, teaching them to relate them to the higher status
Prior to 1950 - American Sign Language was described as what?
Primitive, indication of deficient intelligence
Characters in the story: deaf/hearing- status - job
Reba - hearing; older sister Andy - hearing; black; adopted Leah - hearing; main character Oscar Cohen - Leah's dad - hearing, father, teacher (director of child care), principal, superintendent Leah's mom - hearing; worked at Lexington- taught nursery school, Sam Cohen - deaf; got a job through the International Ladies' Garment Workers Union Fannie Cohen - deaf; first job- cutting fabric swatches and pasting them in display books used in showrooms; then was homemaker
What does RID mean and what is that organization about?
Regisrty of Interpreters; certifies interpreters; official standards and code of ethics
On page 123. What was Dr. Supalla language acquisition theory about the deaf?
Says asl should be mother tongue
What was the relationship like between Sofia and Irina- why was it special?
Sofia translates for Irinia, is like a mom; Irina will wake her up for food
What was the situation of the deaf students coming in from various countries moving into New York City?
Some knew a few signs or made up gestures, many were taught alongside retarded children, or never met another deaf person, no hearing aid
Who is Marcy Rosenbaum and what is her approach to deaf education?
Teacher, believes in speech and auditory learning
Why did many deaf children loathe speech lessons?
They associated it with humiliation and failure
What mode of communication the Lexington School for the Deaf use in teaching their deaf students. Explain.
They used oralism, practice that teaches deaf kids to speak and read lips
What does the expression "train go sorry" mean?
U missed ur chance
Where was the setting of this story in Chapter 1?
_Lexington School for the Deaf, Queens, New York
how many students were at the school and what grades did it cover?
about 400; infant to end of high school (ages 0-21)
Fannie was a student at P.S.47, a deaf school in Manhattan, NY. By reading the story - it noted she graduated. At what age did she graduate and start her first job?
age 15, job cutting fabric and pasting them in display books used in showrooms
A brief summary of James Taylor
black, wears a lot of gold jewelry, became deaf from an illness from a dog; used to be a bad kid, then started living at school; has bad family life; older brother is in jail
A Summary of Sam (Kolomisky) Cohenv
born deaf in Russia and was "smuggle" into america. didn't put much effort into finding a job; liked basketball; played with the union league to he got into the American Athletic Association of the Deaf
In what ways are Sophia's experiences are similar to a typical hearing high school student?
co-manager of the school store; on volleybal team, mock trial team; junior intern on the yearbook staff, joined lots of clubs and sports
Oscar talks about disadvantages that the deaf have versus the hearing . What are some examples
deaf children deprived of opportunities for communication that hearing children have. hearing children hear people talking even when not looking at anyone; hearing people dominate society so deaf people are the disables ones
Who is Donald Galloway? What was so special about him?
deaf teacher at Lexington
List some of the approaches and devices the deaf use to wake up in the morning
drink water night before, to pee
On pg. 99 the word "boring" carries a greater variety of connotations in ASL- What other words does it also mean?
dull, intensely annoying, detestable, worthless
How often are hearing tests given at the Lexington school for the Deaf?
every year for kids under age 8 and every other year for older students
Why do you think most deaf people enjoy Abbott & Costello, Laurel & Hardy, & theThree3 Stooges?
funny enough to understand without dialogue
Why do deaf students have a hard time learning English?
grammar rules; hearing kids acquire grammar naturally through hearing it and deaf children don't
This abrasive ritual greeting was our primary means of communication". Your opinion - What does this remind you of?
how normal people interact
Leah was very conscious of not speaking for Alec. Why?
if people found out she was hearing the they would direct everything at her and address Alec in third person and expect her to speak for him
What percentage does Lexington students graduate passing the regents exam?
less then 40% pass,
What do you think inspired Sofia's about her visit at Gallaudet University in Washington, DC?
lot of deaf culture; university is built for deaf people; gives her a cultrual family
Giant murals painted on the walls, reproductions of famous children books characters, altered slightly so that a hearing aid nestled in each one's ear. Why do you think the artist did this?
make them more relatable
What were some of the places Leah interpreted for?
mammogram office; day-care; therapy; class on refrigerator repair
On page 72 - Proof of affiliate membership. What does that mean?
member of deaf community due to birth
What were some of the changes that open the doors for deaf people after the mid-80?
more sign language courses so more teaching opportunities; public and private agencies loisting TDD numbers for hearing -and speech-impaired callers; toll-free relay services; new signaling and communication devices; listening devices; real-time captioning; more tv shows close captioned; built-in decoders in TVs; cochlear implant improvements
If a deaf person gets a cochlear implant will he/she be able to function like a hearing person?
no, has to learn how to implement it
Why was James having a difficult time with the test?
not good with vocabulary and reading
What was happening with some of the deaf people seeking higher positions in education- did they get them
people didn't get them in the past so deaf people have been speaking up and as a result more are getting chosen
What happened during the DPN movement at Gallaudet University in 1988?
protests; hearing-presidnet elect stepped down and univeristy got first deaf presient I. King Jordan
Deaf people do not clap their hands when they applaud to a speaker. What do they do and why?
raise arms, fingers spread out, wrists shaking; sea of deaf applause
Why were there so many deaf children born during 1963-1964?
rubella- when the virus infects a woman in her first trimester of pregnancy it can cause congenital defects in the baby
Why did Leah wished she was deaf?
she could be part of the deaf community
Fannie and Sam got married. What was their life like?
she was a stay at home mom while he worked; they were happy; chidrens names were picked by relatives; Fannie was sometimes viewed as an unfit mother
What is meant by Cultural identity is fixed
sometimes you can't join join a culture because you want to. you have to be born into it,
If you wanted a deaf person's attention what should you do?
tap person's arm or stamp foot to send vibrations; never poke or snap
Why do deaf organizations and deaf leaders wage a battle against deaf peddlers?
the image of the peddler exchanging alphabet cars perpetuates the worst stereotypes about deaf people: that they can't communicate, hold jobs and they are simple stupid seamy, incapable of moral reasoning
After a deaf event and people leave the building - they often continue to talk/sign into the night by some night light outside. Deaf are famous for long goodbyes. Why do you think this happens?
they don't want communication and human social interaction to end; they don't get a lot of it normally unless they're with other deaf people, ettiquete
What happened in this chapter - with his brother Joseph? Summarize.
tries to visit him twice and Joseph was at court. The third time Joseph was saying how he only want to see girlfriend; Joseph is almost proud of being tough; Joseph missed the boat since he's in jail and home is better than there
What is meant by turning "moonies" of deaf children?
turning them into militants for deaf pride
How did Oscar get involved with the Lexington School for the Deaf ?
went to Columbia Univerity's Teachers College that trained teacher sof the deaf fro free and inlcuded a stipend to cover expenses; student teaching occured at Lexington where he was then hired
On page 255 the word "credentials" was used. What does this mean for deaf people.
who is a part of the deaf community
In this Chapter - " Whose Apple pie" what is meant by that?
who is it better for it?
Volume is measured in decibels, so if a person has a 120+dB is he/she considered deaf?
yes (Lexington requires 80+)
When Leah goes to visit her grandparents, Fannie and Sam in Florida. Does Fannie behave like a typical grandmother would do with their grandchildren - give examples.
yes. has exact change; puts tissues on shoulder or Leah to keep her warm; gives mints; takes to bakery
On page 17 how many people are culturally deaf vs hearing - impaired?
• About 2 million are hearing impaired • About 200,000 are culturally deaf
Who is Sofia Normatov and what was so special about her?
• Foreign exchange from Russia, was able to transfer to the high school quickly
At what age was Leah when her family moved to Nyack and what were her experiences moving away from Lexington?
• She was 7 • She knew nothing and no one, secluded herself, practiced signing, white community, kids would bully all, especially Andy (he was black)
Who is the author of this book and is she deaf?
• The author of the book is Leah Cohen. • She is not deaf
