National Deaf History Month April 2023

National Deaf History Month 2023: April 9th - Telecommunications Act of 1996

National Deaf History Month 2023: April 9th - T...

The Telecommunications Act of 1996 is a landmark legislation that fundamentally changed the way telecommunications services were regulated in the United States. The Act was designed to promote competition in...

National Deaf History Month 2023: April 9th - T...

The Telecommunications Act of 1996 is a landmark legislation that fundamentally changed the way telecommunications services were regulated in the United States. The Act was designed to promote competition in...

National Deaf History Month 2023: April 13th - 1st Deaf President of Gallaudet University

National Deaf History Month 2023: April 13th - ...

In 1988, Gallaudet University appointed its first deaf president, I. King Jordan, after a week-long protest known as the Deaf President Now (DPN) movement. The appointment of Jordan was significant...

National Deaf History Month 2023: April 13th - ...

In 1988, Gallaudet University appointed its first deaf president, I. King Jordan, after a week-long protest known as the Deaf President Now (DPN) movement. The appointment of Jordan was significant...

Deaf History Month 2023: Leah Katz-Hernandez

Deaf History Month 2023: Leah Katz-Hernandez

Leah Katz-Hernandez: A Trailblazer for Deaf Representation Leah Katz-Hernandez is a well-known name in the deaf community, having served as the first deaf White House receptionist under President Barack Obama....

Deaf History Month 2023: Leah Katz-Hernandez

Leah Katz-Hernandez: A Trailblazer for Deaf Representation Leah Katz-Hernandez is a well-known name in the deaf community, having served as the first deaf White House receptionist under President Barack Obama....

Deaf History Month 2023: April 11th - Bridgetta Bourne-Firl

Deaf History Month 2023: April 11th - Bridgetta...

Bridgetta Bourne-Firl played an instrumental role in the "Deaf President Now" (DPN) movement at Gallaudet University in 1988. As one of the leaders of the protest, she worked tirelessly to...

Deaf History Month 2023: April 11th - Bridgetta...

Bridgetta Bourne-Firl played an instrumental role in the "Deaf President Now" (DPN) movement at Gallaudet University in 1988. As one of the leaders of the protest, she worked tirelessly to...

National Deaf History Month 2023: April 8th - Gallaudet University

National Deaf History Month 2023: April 8th - G...

Day 8: Gallaudet University was founded on April 8th, 1864 when Congress and President Abraham Lincoln signed the bill into law to allow this institution to confer college degrees. Gallaudet...

National Deaf History Month 2023: April 8th - G...

Day 8: Gallaudet University was founded on April 8th, 1864 when Congress and President Abraham Lincoln signed the bill into law to allow this institution to confer college degrees. Gallaudet...

National Deaf History Month 2023: April 6th - Start of the DPN Protest

National Deaf History Month 2023: April 6th - S...

The Deaf President Now (DPN) protest of 1988 at Gallaudet University marked a pivotal moment in the Deaf community's fight for equality and recognition. For the first time in the...

National Deaf History Month 2023: April 6th - S...

The Deaf President Now (DPN) protest of 1988 at Gallaudet University marked a pivotal moment in the Deaf community's fight for equality and recognition. For the first time in the...