ACRONYMS from region to region. In either case after you expand the acronym you may continue to use the acronym without further explanation. the acronym you may continue to use the acronym without In either case after you expand travel you as this of aware be should You used. widely not are that acronyms own their develop might regions geographic Some spell it one more time. at that assume should you group a to talking When so acronym the with familiar not is person one least away. go ahead and expand it right need to expand the acronym and explain what it means. First spell the acronym, then expand it and then RULES & CONCEPTS: RULES When using an acronym check the listener’s face their If continuing. before it recognize they if see to eyebrows raise or show a quizzical look then you LESSON 4: LESSON
27 LESSON 4: ACRONYMS WWW.ASLINSIDE.COM ACTIVITY ONE
Print or display the following list of acronyms. Ask your students to fnd a partner and practice fngerspelling them.
GROUP 1: GROUP 2:
AA — Alcoholics Anonymous AWOL — Absent Without Leave
AARP — American Association of Retired Persons BDA — Black Deaf Advocates
ADA — Americans with Disabilities Act CDI — Certifed Deaf Interpreter
ADD — Attention Defcit Disorder CEU — Continuing Education Unit
ADHD — Attention Defcit Hyperactivity Disorder CIA — Central Intelligence Agency
AGB — Alexander Graham Bell CIT — Conference of Interpreter Trainers
ALDA — Association of Late Deafened Adults CMP — Certifcate Maintenance Program
ASDC — American Society for Deaf Children CBS — Columbia Broadcast System
ASL — American Sign Language CODA — Child of Deaf Adult
ASLTA — American Sign Language Teachers CPS — Child Protective Services Association
28 LESSON 4: ACRONYMS WWW.ASLINSIDE.COM GROUP 3: GROUP 4:
CSI — Crime Scene Investigation GUAA — Gallaudet University Alumni Association
CST — Central Standard Time HIV — Human Immunodefciency Virus
CSUN — California State University Northridge HR — Human Resources
DMV — Division of Motor Vehicles IEP — Individual Education Program
DST — Deaf Standard Time ITP — Interpreter Training Program
ESL — English as a Second Language Jr.NAD — Junior National Association of the Deaf
EST — Eastern Standard Time JROTC — Junior Reserve Offcer Training Corps
FBI — Federal Bureau of Investigation MIA — Missing in Action
FYI — For Your Information NAD — National Association of the Deaf
GLAD — Greater Los Angeles Council on Deafness NASA — National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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NBA — National Basketball Association PST — Pacifc Standard Time
NFL — National Football League RID — Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
NHL — National Hockey League SPCA — Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals NTID — National Technical Institute of the Deaf SUV — Sports Utility Vehicle OSHA — Occupational Safety and Health Administration SWAT — Special Weapons And Tactics
OT — Overtime TBS — Turner Broadcasting System
PGA — Professional Golfer’s Association UFO — Unidentifed Flying Object
POTUS — President of the United States USA — United States of America
POW — Prisoner of War VR — Vocational Rehabilitation
PSE — Pidgin Sign English WGD — World Games of the Deaf
30 LESSON 4: ACRONYMS WWW.ASLINSIDE.COM ACTIVITY TWO
Fill in the Blank with the acronyms given above:
1. The most popular sport in Canada is the _ _ _.
2. _ _ _ _ is planning to send astronauts to Mars.
3. The acronym for the President of the United States is _ _ _ _ _.
4. Do you believe in _ _ _ s?
5. The 12 step _ _ program helps people stay sober.
6. My _ _ _ has an automatic 4 wheel drive system.
7. The pilot was shot down and became a _ _ _ for 6 months.
8. The _ _ _ _ is an advocate to prevent cruelty to animals.
31 LESSON 4: ACRONYMS WWW.ASLINSIDE.COM 9. If you want to become an ASL interpreter you should probably join the _ _ _.
10. I worked _ _ and was paid twice my hourly rate.
11. The _ _ _ _ team rescued the hostage.
12. The _ _ _ is responsible for gathering intelligence for the United States.
13. If you plan to teach _ _ _ you should probably become a member of the _ _ _ _ _
14. The solder went _ _ _ _ and missed the fight back to the United States.
15. The _ _ _ has some of the tallest people in the world playing.
16. My grandmother is a member of the _ _ _ _ and loves the benefts.
32 LESSON 4: ACRONYMS WWW.ASLINSIDE.COM ANSWER KEY
1. The most popular sport in Canada is the N H L.
2. N A S A is planning to send astronauts to Mars.
3. The acronym for the President of the United States is P O T U S.
4. Do you believe in U F O s?
5. The 12 step A A program helps people stay sober.
6. My 4 W D has an automatic 4 wheel drive system.
7. The pilot was shot down and became a P O W for 6 months.
8. The S P C A is an advocate to prevent cruelty to animals.
33 LESSON 4: ACRONYMS WWW.ASLINSIDE.COM ANSWER KEY
9. If you want to become an A S L interpreter you should probably join R I D.
10. I worked O T and was paid twice my hourly rate.
11. The S W A T team rescued the hostage.
12. The C I A is responsible for gathering intelligence for the United States.
13. If you plan to teach A S L you should probably become a member of the A S L T A.
14. The solder went A W O L and missed the fight back to the United States.
15. The N B A has some of the tallest people in the world playing.
16. My grandmother is a member of the A A R P and loves the benefts.
34 LESSON 4: ACRONYMS WWW.ASLINSIDE.COM ACTIVITY THREE: ROLE PLAY
SCHEDULE A: Hello. I am in the G-L-A-D (Greater Los Angeles Council on A: A-S-L-T-A (American Sign Language Teachers Association) Deafness) offce today and will work late. wants to teach a workshop. B: Not me. I leave the C-S-U-N (Cal State University Northridge) B: Could be interesting. I am a member of A-S-L-T-A. campus E-A-R-L-Y to watch the N-F-L game. What are you working on? A: B-D-A (Black Deaf Advocates) want to recruit members and will sponsor the happy hour. A: The G-U-A-A (Gallaudet University Alumni Association) has a B: Great. I am also a member of B-D-A. party in a month and I have to help plan it. B: Really who is sponsoring the party? A: N-A-D (National Association of the Deaf) will also recruit members and host the R-A-F-F-L-E. A: I am getting lots of requests to sponsor it. B: N-A-D always does a good J-O-B at conferences. B: Like who?
A: R-I-D (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf) will run the silent A: A-S-D-C (American Society for Deaf Children) wants to expose auction. Deaf children to adult role M-O-D-E-L-S. B: Last year the silent auction was a hit. What time is the party? B: My cousin founded the A-S-D-C.
A: Planned to start at 5 PM and end at 10 PM D-S-T A: C-O-D-A (Child of Deaf Adults) wants a booth. (Deaf Standard Time). B: C-O-D-A has money for sure. B: Good luck. Seems a bit early to shut it down.
A: I know.
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