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A Deaf Survivor’s Story – An Interview with Charlotte Friedman (Part I)
Learn about Deaf Holocaust survivor Charlotte Friedman and how she successfully escaped war-torn Europe, including meeting Anne Frank and her family.
A Deaf Survivor’s Story – An Interview with Charlotte Friedman (Part II)
Learn more about Deaf Holocaust survivor Charlotte Friedman and how she successfully escaped war-torn Europe.
A Guide to the Mason Fitch Cogswell Papers at the Connecticut Historical Society
This resource includes a biographical sketch of Dr. Mason Fitch Cogswell and documents available at Connecticut Historical Society & Museum Library.
A Picture Book of Martin Luther King Jr. ASL
David A. Adler's "A Picture Book of Martin Luther King Jr." in ASL by Linden Seaman
Type of Source: Video | Topic: ASL, Black, Children, Culture, Education, History, Language, Literature
America’s Founders: Friends of the Deaf
In this video, learn the story Thomas H. Gallaudet, T.H. Gallaudet, Laurent Clerc and Dr. Mason Cogwell, who began education for the deaf in America.
Type of Source: Video | Topic: 19th Century, History
American Sign Language & Plains Indian Sign Language (PISL)
"American Sign Language & Plains Indian Sign Language (PISL)" by Calvin Young of Seek the World and James Wooden Legs of the Cheyenne tribe
Type of Source: Video | Topic: ASL, Culture, Education, History, Language
Black Deaf Center
The Black Deaf Center is a one stop information resource for, by, and about the Black Deaf Community. Check out its resources in ASL.
Type of Source: National, Organization, Resource Center, Video, Website | Topic: Advocacy, Black, Culture, History
Black Deaf Culture Through the Lens of Black Deaf History
Read articles on the culture, history and education of the Black Deaf Community, written by former NBDA President Benro Ogunyipe.
Black Deaf History: Joseph Sarpy
Joseph Sarpy shares his story of how he became the first professional Black Deaf actor.
Connecticut Deaf History Tour
Follow the gems in Connecticut Deaf History on this webpage.