Architecture and Planning ETDs

Publication Date

5-1-2010

Abstract

The purpose of this project is to conduct Community Based Participatory Research exploring how articulation between deaf, hard of hearing and hearing students at the Albuquerque Sign Language Academy can be enhanced using Deaf Space Design Guidelines in the school facility. The ASLA is a Bilingual school with an ASL and spoken English curriculum. Unlike traditional schools for the deaf, the ASLA enrolls deaf, hard of hearing and hearing children in a multicultural environment, which includes Deaf Culture among the cultural identities. Five qualitative research methods were used with participation from mostly hearing ASLA staff, faculty and parents. The ASLA community comprehended the DSDG and made decisions on areas to incorporate them into the facility.

Language

English

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Community and Regional Planning

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

School of Architecture and Planning

First Committee Member (Chair)

Isaac, Claudia B.

Second Committee Member

Gonzales, Rodney Moises

Third Committee Member

Phyllis, Perrin-Wilcox

Keywords

Deaf, Deaf Space, Community Based Research, ASL, Deaf education

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