Sign Language Interpreting Certification Overview
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What significant health issue did Helen Keller face at the age of 19 months?

  • Spinal meningitis (correct)
  • Blindness
  • Deafness
  • Cancer

    • Helen Keller was unable to learn how to read lips.

    False

    Name one of the rights that Helen Keller advocated for.

    Women's rights

    The ________ gave Helen Keller language by teaching her to read and write.

    <p>teacher Ann Sullivan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Audism = Discrimination based on the ability to hear Usher Syndrome = A disease that can make people deaf and blind Non manual markers = Facial expressions and body language in sign language 5 Parameters of sign language = Key components for forming signs in sign language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CODA stand for?

    <p>Child of a Deaf Adult</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was designed to provide equal access for people with disabilities.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first Deaf President of Gallaudet University?

    <p>I King Jordan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ____ is a protest that took place at Gallaudet University demanding that a Deaf person be appointed President.

    <p>DPN</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following individuals to their achievements:

    <p>I King Jordan = First Deaf President of Gallaudet University James Deaf Burk = Champion boxer involved in a historic fight William 'Dummy' Hoy = Establishing the 10 count in boxing Elisabeth Zinser = Controversial president during DPN protests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major change in boxing was influenced by James Deaf Burk?

    <p>Establishment of the 10 count</p> Signup and view all the answers

    IDEA ensures equal access to education for students with disabilities.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which team did Dummy play mostly for?

    <p>Red Socks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Thomas Gallaudet had a degree in medicine.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first deaf child enrolled in formal education in the United States?

    <p>Alice Cogswell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Laurent Clerc was known as the Apostle of _____

    <p>ASL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the original name of the school founded for the education of the deaf?

    <p>American Asylum for Deaf-Mutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Alice Cogswell went deaf at the age of 5.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Edward Minor Gallaudet was one of the main founders of _____ University.

    <p>Gallaudet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following individuals with their contributions:

    <p>Thomas Gallaudet = Founded the first school for the deaf Laurent Clerc = Assisted in establishing deaf education in the US Alice Cogswell = First deaf child enrolled in formal education Edward Minor Gallaudet = Founding Gallaudet University</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main purpose of the Milan Conference?

    <p>To determine if oralism was the best method to teach the deaf</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Gallaudet University's football team invented the huddle to hide their plays from referees.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was known as 'The Father of Deaf Education in Africa'?

    <p>Andrew Foster</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What organization is responsible for advocacy and promotion of qualified interpreters in the United States?

    <p>Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Alexander Graham Bell believed that ______ posed a threat to the social order.

    <p>deaf people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The National Interpreters Certification (NIC) consists only of a written test.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many Americans were delegates at the Milan Conference?

    <p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum score required to pass the Educational Interpreters Performance Assessment?

    <p>4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The rules that interpreters must follow are outlined in the _____ Code of Professional Conduct.

    <p>CPC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the interpreting tests with their organizations:

    <p>NIC = Center of Assessments for Sign Language Interpreters EIPA = Educational Interpreters Performance Assessment RID = Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf NAD = National Association of the Deaf</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Deaf people at the Milan Conference were allowed to vote on the teaching methods.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Juliette 'Daisy' Gordan Low lost her hearing due to an ear infection and an incorrect treatment with ______.

    <p>silver nitrate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI)?

    <p>An interpreter who is deaf and has passed a certification test.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The first formal interpreters test was conducted only by deaf individuals.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one tenet of the Code of Professional Conduct (CPC) that interpreters must follow.

    <p>Interpreters adhere to standards of confidential communication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributed to Thomas Edison's hearing loss as a child?

    <p>Boxing incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Beethoven was completely deaf by the age of 44.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is known for starting the Girl Scouts?

    <p>Juliette Gordon Low</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Marlee Matlin is famous for winning an Oscar for her role in ___.

    <p>Children of a Lesser God</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Beethoven do to continue composing music after losing his hearing?

    <p>Cut the legs off his piano</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Kitty O'Neil lost her hearing due to a genetic condition.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ludwig van Beethoven had a father who was determined to make him a musical ___ at a young age.

    <p>prodigy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the individual with their notable achievement:

    <p>Thomas Edison = Legendary inventor and businessman Beethoven = Legendary composer Marlee Matlin = First deaf actress to win an Oscar Kitty O'Neil = Famous stunt woman and racer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)

    • Serves members, the interpreting profession, and the public
    • Promotes qualified and effective interpreters
    • Supports diverse Deaf communities

    National Interpreters Certification (NIC)

    • ASL interpreters take this test for certification
    • Consists of 3 parts: a written test, and an interview/performance test
    • All parts are pass/fail assessments

    Center of Assessments for Sign Language Interpreters (CASLI)

    • Organization now responsible for the NIC
    • Provides resources and information for sign language interpreters

    Code of Professional Conduct

    • Rules that interpreters must abide by
    • Established through cooperation between RID and NAD

    National Association of the Deaf (NAD)

    • Organization ensuring Deaf rights
    • Run by Deaf people for Deaf people
    • Developed a formal interpreter testing process
    • Includes live testing with Deaf and hearing participants

    Educational Interpreters Performance Assessment (EIAP)

    • Testing is for interpreters working in K-12 schools
    • Two parts (written and performance)
    • Performance part graded on a 1-5 scale

    Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI)

    • Test to become a certified Deaf interpreter

    Video Relay Services (VRS)

    • Deaf communication service for making phone calls

    Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

    • Law protecting people with disabilities
    • Ensuring they have equal access
    • Including educational settings

    Individuals with Disabilities Educational Act (IDEA)

    • Protects student's rights with disabilities
    • Ensures proper educational access

    Gallaudet University (Deaf President Now)

    • Protest for deaf leadership
    • Demanded a shift in the school's leadership
    • Four major points of demand are included

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    This quiz covers key organizations and processes related to sign language interpreting, including the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and certification through the National Interpreters Certification. Explore the professional standards and resources vital for effective interpreting in diverse Deaf communities. Assess your understanding of the Code of Professional Conduct and other significant components in the field.

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