How Well Do You Know Deaf Culture? | Dr. William Newell
A free preview from the upcoming book

How much do you really know about Deaf culture?

A free 16-question preview of Dr. Bill Newell’s upcoming book, Deaf Culture Question of the Week. Find out where you land — from curious newcomer to Culturally Savvy.

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16 questions 8 culture topics Instant results
Created by Dr. William (Bill) Newell Former faculty, NTID / RIT Principal, Washington School for the Deaf
From the Foreword
“This book … serves as a versatile resource for learners and educators alike. It encapsulates his passion for authentic representation of Deaf culture, emphasizing the inseparable bond between language and culture.”
— Dr. Keith M. Cagle
What the quiz covers

The Four Corners of Deaf Culture

Language · Behavioral Norms · Values · Traditions

In eight chapters, doors most people have never walked through open — and each answer teaches you something, whether you get it right or not.

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Historical Figures and Events

Important people and milestones.

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Schools for the Deaf

The backbone of Deaf cultural heritage.

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Artists and Actors

Deaf creativity on the world stage.

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Deaf People in Sports

Champions you may never have heard of.

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Deaf Identity

What it means to belong.

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Of, By and For

Community, ownership, and voice.

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The Politics of Language

Why words matter, and who decides.

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American Sign Language

The language at the heart of it all.

How it works

Three steps, about two minutes

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16 quick questions across eight topics. One at a time — no login, no pressure.

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About the author

Decades inside the Deaf community — distilled into questions

For years, Dr. Bill Newell posed a "Question of the Week" that made students, educators, and the merely curious stop and think. This quiz is a taste of that collection.

His career spans the classroom, the front office, and the culture itself — which is why these questions land differently than a textbook.

Former faculty member at NTID / Rochester Institute of Technology
Former principal of the Washington School for the Deaf
Author of Deaf Culture: Question of the Week — A Compilation of the Best Questions
“The seeds of this book were planted during his tenure as principal of the Washington School for the Deaf (2008–2013), where he created the ‘Deaf Culture Question of the Week’ as a way to spark curiosity, build cultural awareness, and strengthen community identity. What began as a school-wide engagement tool has now grown into a resource and treasure for teachers, students, families, and professionals across the country with the publication of Deaf Culture Question of the Week: A Compilation of the Best Questions.” — Dr. Keith M. Cagle

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