What is Audism?
10th GradeSocial Studies30 min
Learning Objective
I can define audism and explain its impact on the Deaf community.
Lesson Flow
Watch Video
HSDC Equity Team: Addressing Audism
HSDCorg
Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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Audism is the belief that hearing people are superior to deaf, hard of hearing, and late-deafened people.
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Audism can lead to communication barriers, discrimination, and deaf and hard of hearing people being looked down on.
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The HSDC Equity Team is addressing audism to improve the lives of deaf and hard of hearing staff and clients and break down communication barriers.
Practice
3 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Define audism and describe one way it can negatively impact the Deaf community, according to the video.”
Teacher Guide
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