List Some of the Results of Social Movement in the United

question 63

Essay

List some of the results of social movement in the United States - legislation, amendments to the Constitution, court rulings, or establishment of regulatory agencies.

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Definitions:

Capital D Deaf

A term used within the Deaf community to denote cultural identification and pride in being deaf, as opposed to simply the inability to hear.

American Sign Language

A complete, natural language that utilizes hand movements, gestures, and facial expressions for communication, primarily used by the deaf community in the United States.

Deaf Culture

A set of social beliefs, behaviors, art, literary traditions, history, values, and shared institutions of communities that are influenced by deafness and which use sign languages as the main means of communication.

Interpreting Needs

The requirement for translation or explanation of spoken or signed languages, particularly in contexts where communication barriers exist.