Byron Benton Burnes - Born April 13, 1904, in Batavia, IA. Died August 25, 1999; his last home address site: Martinez, CA.Taught many years at California School for the Deaf. Elected the 16th president of the National Association of the Deaf and remained president from 1946 to 1964, the longest presidential tenure so far.
ASL Bridge / DMV Join our ASL Brunch on Sundays in Greenbelt! All ASL users and learners are welcome. Brunches are alternately held at two restaurants in Greenbelt, both in the same town plaza. ODD WEEKS: 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays, we meet at Cedars of Lebanon, 103 Centerway. EVEN WEEKS: 2nd and 4th Sundays, […]
April 15, 1817 -- Establishment of the first permanent public school in the Western Hemisphere for deaf students, now known as American School for the Deaf, located in Hartford, Connecticut. Laurent Clerc, Dr. Mason Fitch Cogswell and Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet were the school co-founders.
ASL Bridge / DMV Biweekly silent supper is at Silver Diner. All levels welcome, but please know the ASL alphabet. We will try to sit outside on the patio
Promoting Deaf Culture and ASL: One of the primary goals is to celebrate and promote Deaf culture and ASL. By hosting trivia in ASL, the organization supports the use and recognition of ASL as a rich, fully-fledged language and an integral part of Deaf culture. Creating Inclusive Social Opportunities: These events provide inclusive social settings […]
Erastus “Deaf” Smith - Born April 19, 1787, near Poughkeepsie, NY. Died November 30, 1837; last home address site: Richmond, TX.Chief scout and spy for a Texas army; Texas’s folk hero. He helped Texas get independence from Mexico. One county in Texas was named "Deaf Smith" after him.
Join the Baltimore City Association of the Deaf for a fun-filled Deaf Night Out! 2025 Deaf Night Out is hosted by the Baltimore City Association of the Deaf monthly. Each event starts at 5 p.m. Venues and dates are: Jan 18: Kooper’s Tavern Feb 15: No Land Beyond Mar 15: James Joyce Irish Pub & Restaurant Apr […]
ASL Bridge / DMV Join our ASL Brunch on Sundays in Greenbelt! All ASL users and learners are welcome. Brunches are alternately held at two restaurants in Greenbelt, both in the same town plaza. ODD WEEKS: 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays, we meet at Cedars of Lebanon, 103 Centerway. EVEN WEEKS: 2nd and 4th Sundays, […]
ASL Bridge / DMV Whether you're Deaf, HoH, an interpreter, an ASL student, or just want to learn American Sign Language (ASL), we welcome all levels of signers to come join us for an evening of ASL socializing and practice. This event occurs on the first and third Sundays of each month, in the heart […]
ASL Bridge / DMV Whether you're Deaf, HoH, an interpreter, an ASL student, or just want to learn American Sign Language (ASL), we welcome all levels of signers to come join us for an evening of ASL socializing and practice. This event occurs on the first and third Sundays of each month, in the heart […]
ASL Bridge / DMV Whether you're Deaf, HoH, an interpreter, an ASL student, or just want to learn American Sign Language (ASL), we welcome all levels of signers to come join us for an evening of ASL socializing and practice. This event occurs on the first and third Sundays of each month, in the heart […]
ASL (American Sign Language) OPEN MIC PRESENTS: On this night, American sign language users and viewers from all corners of life will come
Robert P. McGregor - Born April 26, 1849, in Lockland, OH. Died December 21, 1926; Last home address site: Columbus, OH.First president and one of the three co-founders of NAD. Educator, administrator, writer, skilled orator and leader. Founder of the Ohio Home for the Aged and Infirm Deaf in 1896, now known as Columbus Colony.
