Deaf History That: House Call
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Learn MorePeople belonging to the deaf community have to make many adaptations due to their hearing ability, and one of those is entering a home. If the homeowner is deaf, they cannot hear someone knocking on the door. Historically, the circling of the home and waving was used to get the homeowner’s attention. Part of the “Deaf History That” series.
Media Details
Runtime: 2 minutes 38 seconds
- Topic: Deaf Life
- Subtopic: Deaf - General, Deaf History
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2016
- Producer/Distributor: National Association Of The Deaf
- Series: Deaf History That
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