Deaf History



Across
2. The only parameter that is different between the signs “same” and “meet” is
7. Known as the "inventor of sign language"
8. First president of Gallaudet University
10. 5 handshapes, shaking, palm up, eyebrows down.
14. The only parameter that is different between the signs “nice” and “school” is
15. The linguist who published his findings that ASL was it's own language
17. The first deaf teacher in America
19. The name of the Institute that wouldn't teach Gallaudet their methods unless he agreed to stay or pay
21. The name of the convention that decided oral education was best, and signing should be banned
22. The same parameters as “red”, but the handshape is a “P”
23. Thomas Gallaudet's deaf neighbor
   
Down
1. The only parameter that is different between the signs “yellow” and “purple” is
3. Funded Thomas Gallaudet's trip to Europe
4. Established the American School for the Deaf with the help of Laurent Clerc
5. Signed a bill to recognize the first Deaf University
6. The only parameter that changes between the signs “man” and “woman” is
9. Funded Gallaudet University
11. An example of this parameter are eyebrows up to ask yes/no questions
12. People who are “little d deaf” consider their deafness a __________ diagnosis
13. 90% of deaf children are born to __________ parents
16. ASL is most closely related to what other language?
18. People who consider themselves “Big D Deaf” consider their deafness to be part of their identity, and are part of Deaf __________
20. The name of the institute founded by Abbe De L'ppe