Deaf Advocacy in Europe 1 / 10Which description best matches the idea of Deaf advocacy in Europe? Systems created by governments to support deaf citizens Deaf people organizing and influencing laws that affect their language and rights Charity actions led mainly by hearing organisations Services designed to reduce communication differences 2 / 10Why are Deaf associations usually led by deaf people themselves? Because deaf people are legally required to manage these organisations Because deaf leaders understand Deaf culture and real-life barriers best Because hearing people are not allowed to join Because these organisations focus only on social activities 3 / 10What makes the European Union of the Deaf (EUD) important for Deaf advocacy? It provides interpreting services across Europe It represents national Deaf associations at the European level It replaces national advocacy work It focuses only on Deaf youth programs 4 / 10What is a key reason why deaf people’s participation in politics matters? It lowers political costs It ensures decisions include Deaf perspectives and lived experienceI It reduces the need for advocacy organisations It limits misunderstandings between political parties 5 / 10According to the UNCRPD, what must governments actively do for deaf people? Offer spoken-language training as the main solution Recognize sign language and remove barriers to participation Leave accessibility decisions to private companies Treat deafness only as a medical issue 6 / 10Which example best shows progress in Deaf advocacy, not just accessibility? Adding subtitles without consulting Deaf organisations Deaf politicians influencing national or EU-level decisions Increasing charity funding for disability services Offering technology without legal protection 7 / 10Most European countries fully follow the UNCRPD when it comes to sign language rights. True False 8 / 10The UNCRPD connects Deaf advocacy not only to accessibility, but also to education, work, and political participation. True False 9 / 10All European countries have fully recognized their national sign languages as official languages. True False 10 / 10Deaf advocacy focuses only on accessibility tools and not on legal or political rights. True False Your score isThe average score is 33% 0% Restart quiz
