Deaf Culture Final Exam Study Guide

1817: First permanent school for the deaf in the US (American School for the Deaf), leading to ASL and Deaf Culture development.
1880: Milan Conference promoted oralism over sign language in deaf education.
1960s: Recognition of American Sign Language (ASL) as a legitimate language, with linguistic research conducted by William Stokoe.
1973: Rehabilitation Act, prohibited discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
1988: Deaf President Now (DPN) protest, a pivotal year for Deaf Pride and recognition of sign language.
1990: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) enacted, ensuring rights for people with disabilities.
~95%: Deaf kids born to hearing parents

LRE: Least Restrictive Environment - students with disabilities learn alongside non-disabled peers, did more harm to Deaf kids than not receiving appropriate instruction in sign language, leading to a lack of access to effective communication and learning opportunities.
IDEA: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act - mandates services for children with disabilities.
ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act - civil rights law prohibiting disability-based discrimination.
IEP: Individualized Education Program - plan for specialized instruction and services for children with disabilities.
DPN: Deaf President Now - 1988 protest for a Deaf president at Gallaudet University.
LEAD-K: Language Equality and Acquisition for Deaf Kids - initiative for deaf children to acquire language at the same age as hearing peers.
CDI: Certified Deaf Interpreter
NBDA: National Black Deaf Advocates - organization dedicated to advocating for the rights and needs of Black deaf individuals and promoting awareness of their unique cultural heritage.
IFSP: Individualized Family Service Plan - a plan developed for young children with disabilities and their families to provide early intervention services.

I. King Jordan: First Deaf president of Gallaudet University.
Laurent Clerc: Deaf educator, co-founded America's first permanent school for the Deaf.
Thomas H. Gallaudet: Founded the first American school for the Deaf.
Alexander Graham Bell: Prominent advocate for oralism, against sign language.
Andrew Foster: First African American Gallaudet graduate, influential in Deaf education in Africa.

Values of American Deaf Culture: Communication, shared experiences, community.
Social Model of Disability: Views disability as a societal issue due to barriers, not individual defect.
“Dinner Table Syndrome”: Social isolation faced by Deaf individuals in hearing settings.
Language Deprivation Syndrome: Condition from lack of language exposure during critical developmental periods for Deaf children.
Basic ASL Linguistics: Fundamentals of American Sign Language, including phonology.
De’VIA: Deaf View/Image Art - artistic movement representing the Deaf experience and cultural identity.

Education: Barriers to resources, inclusion, and support.
Legal System: Difficulties accessing representation due to communication barriers.
Employment: Disparities in job opportunities and workplace accessibility.
Mental Health: Emotional and psychological challenges from societal marginalization.

Focuses on American Deaf Culture, discussing highlighted elements and applying the Social Model of Disability.