Why are there such low levels of writing and reading comprehension of English among Deaf college students? Why hasn’t English literacy improved in 137 years and has been maintained at a fourth-grade level? Why has this made a devastating impact on Deaf culture? Dr. Kay Amey and Jacqueline Gee tackle these questions, and both are teaching at the college level. Jacqueline is not interpreting but rather talking in her first language, American Sign Language (ASL). They feel the answer is rooted in education and giving a Deaf child ASL as their first language, which in turn will improve learning and literacy levels. They want to begin a dialogue with the hearing community and promote awareness of the oppression facing the Deaf community. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx Katherine Amey â€" Assistant Professor of Geography & Geology at Kent State at Ashtabula Jacquelne Gee (Ashtabula, OH) â€" Lecturer of American Sign Language (ASL) & Deaf Culture and Community at Kent State University Main Campus, Sorenson Video Relay Interpreter This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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