ASL Acronyms Quiz

Study Notes

Important ASL Acronyms

NTD stands for National Theatre of the Deaf, an organization promoting the arts in the Deaf community.
ADA represents the Americans with Disabilities Act, a landmark civil rights law ensuring equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities.
DPN stands for Deaf President Now, a significant movement advocating for the appointment of a Deaf president at Gallaudet University.
WGD represents the World Games for the Deaf, an international sporting event for Deaf athletes.
BDA stands for Black Deaf Advocates, an organization focused on the empowerment and advocacy of Black Deaf individuals.
NAD represents the National Association of the Deaf, a key organization championing the rights and interests of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
RID stands for Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, which certifies interpreters and promotes excellence in interpretation services.
SS represents Social Security, a governmental program providing financial assistance to qualified individuals.
SSI stands for Supplemental Security Income, a program offering financial support to disabled individuals with limited income.
SSD represents Supplemental Security Disability Insurance, which provides income support to individuals unable to work due to disability.
NTID stands for National Technical Institute for the Deaf, a college designed to provide education and professional training for Deaf students.
CSUN represents California State University, Northridge, known for its strong programs in Deaf studies and services.
RMI stands for Repeated Motion Injury, a condition resulting from repetitive actions that can affect various parts of the body.
AAAD represents the American Athletic Association for the Deaf, an organization focused on promoting sports and recreation for Deaf athletes.
CC stands for Closed Caption, a text display of spoken dialogue and sounds in videos, aiding access for Deaf and hard of hearing viewers.

Description

Test your knowledge of important acronyms in the American Sign Language (ASL) community. This quiz covers organizations, movements, and laws that shape the Deaf culture and advocacy. Perfect for anyone interested in Deaf studies or communication with Deaf individuals.