Explore the life of Laura Redden Searing, a Deaf Civil War poet and journalist, and the rich history of the Missouri School for the Deaf.
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Deaf History: Frederick Barnard
Explore the life of Frederick Barnard, a Deaf educator and Columbia University president who championed sign language and academic equality.
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An exploration of 20th-century Deaf education, from the Warnock Report to modern mainstreaming, highlighting the challenges of inclusive learning.
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A 400-year history of Deaf education, from early sign schools to the 1880 Milan Conference and the controversial rise of oralism in the 20th century.
Continue readingSurdists United
Surdists United is a nonprofit collective using art and activism to champion Deaf experiences, social justice, and inclusive educational resources.
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A documentary exploring the integration of Black Deaf students at the Kendall School during the 1950s Civil Rights era.
Continue readingThe Life and Legacy of Dr. Andrew Foster
A documentary exploring Dr. Andrew Foster’s life as the first Black Gallaudet graduate and his work founding 30+ schools for the Deaf in Africa.
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A video documenting the life of Dr. Glenn Anderson, the first deaf Black man to earn a PhD in the U.S. and a leader in the deaf community.
Continue readingSign Language Interpreters: Practicing with a Socially Conscious Approach
Joseph Hill explores how social consciousness and Black ASL research help sign language interpreters recognize and dismantle systemic social barriers.
Continue readingAssessing Black Deaf History
This article summarizes Black Deaf history from the 1980s-present, detailing leadership, scholarship, and the impact of National Black Deaf Advocates.
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