#deaf history

[nemfrog]

Smell. The book of...signs. n.d.

Internet Archive

#sign language #senses #smell #smelling #illustration #deaf history #communication #nemfrog #signing

[curiousacademic]

The fact that sign language was BANNED world-wide for almost a century and nobody knows about it is scary.

Research the conference of Milan.

#deaf history #deaf education #oralism #history #academia #academic #activism #sign language #asl

[bodhrancomedy]

TikTok has been glitching my videos recently, but this one is important.

#deaf #tiktok #queer #actor #everything needs a deaf #BSL #SSE #history #deaf history

[leonczolgosz]

#american history #united states history #us history #deaf history #deaf culture

[filiasyth]

Happy Deaf History month!!!  (April)

There are a few important hallmark dates celebrated every year by Deaf communities in April.

National ASL Day

Celebrated on April 15, the day in history when American School for the Deaf was founded in Hartford, Connecticut in 1817.

learn more about ASD here:  American School for the Deaf

Here are some great presenters briefly explaining different aspects of ASL. (with closed captions for non-signers)

Deaf LGBTQ+ week

Celebrated in the second and third weeks of April, usually alternating dates, with many events and celebrations to highlight the rich heritage of Deaf queer people everywhere. (has closed captions for non-signers)

Also, April 8 is noted, as it is the day in 1864 when Gallaudet University, the only university in the world specifically for deaf and hard-of-hearing students, was chartered.

Lastly, I should say that even though this is not (NOT) a post for sharing resources to learn ASL, I did want to add one final part which specifically relates to Deaf culture, & how to interact respectfully with deaf and hard-of-hearing people. It’s by Chrissy from The Essential Sign:

(and yes, you guessed it, does have CC for non-signers. 😉)

Happy Deaf History month!

#deaf #hard of hearing #deaf culture #deaf community #deaf history month #deaf history month 2023 #deaf history #deaf queer #deaf lgbtq #deaf lgbtqia #asl #american sign language #sign language #deaf pride #closed captions

[saharathorn]

This is so crazy to think about.

#deaf history #native american history

[rikaklassen]

CWs: eugenics, linguicism, linguicide

Today I learned there were many deaf artists in Finland until sign language became forbidden and oralism became the dominant model for education which persisted until the 1970s.

#TIL #today i learned #Finnish Sign Language #deaf artists #deaf talent #deaf history #oralism #suomalainen viittomakieli #viittomakieli #linguicism #language suppression #eugenics

[delphinidin4]

“Why Sign Language Was Banned in the US”

A discussion of the history of sign language and education of the deaf in the US, as well as a discussion of the benefits of learning sign language, not only for the deaf and hard-of-hearing, but for hearing folks, as well.

#sign language #language #linguistics #history #deaf history

[touchstarvedandinlove]

Can I PLEASE find the people who agree with me when I say Alexander Graham Bell is a meanie pants (understatement)

#deafpride #deaf history #Deaf Education #american sign language #hard of hearing #i’m learning

[thegoblinpit]

I’m HOH and this is literally so exciting to me. I wish Deaf history and ASL were prioritized even a little bit in education here

https://www.solterrawaycottageschool.com/post/sign-language-on-abraham-lincoln-s-hands-don-t-ask-the-lincoln-memorial-park-rangers

#Deaf #hard of hearing #dhh #deaf history #Gallaudet #asl #lsf #sign language #american sign language #prioritize Deaf awareness #teach sign in schools

[historybizarre]

From the 1970s-2000 more than 125 Deaf people found employment at The Washington Post. The composing room and advertising departments of the newspaper became spaces where Deaf and hearing printers interacted daily, creating a uniquely accessible work environment.

In 2019, eighteen Deaf retirees from The Washington Post came to Gallaudet University to envision how their story might look in an online exhibition. The last of many generations of Deaf people who learned printing in school, the group wanted to record and share their history. Deaf Printers Pages is an expression of that goal.

#history #digital humanities #deaf culture #deaf history #us history

[nemfrog]

Family signs. The book of...signs. n.d.

Internet Archive

#sign language #deaf culture #deaf history #signing #grid #nemfrog

[salvadorbonaparte]

I think I'm losing my mind. I swear I saw several sources say that the Congress of Milan didn't apply to religious education but I can no longer find those sources.

#Congress of Milan #Milan Conference #american sign language #ASL #Deaf history

[walker-extended-universe]

The 1870’s was also the time the oralism Vs manualism argument was heating up in the education of the Deaf. Leading to sign language being banned in schools for the Deaf and Hard of hearing in 1880. It would be a fascinating topic to touch on.

Oh that's really interesting! I would love to see some of that in the show, even if it's just for an episode

For reference:

Oralism- Teaching model that focuses on teaching deaf students to utilize spoken language including lip reading

Manualism- Teaching model that focuses on teaching deaf students how to use a sign language

#walker: independence #windy wishlist #deafness #deaf history

[historyphotos]

Columbus Deaf Gay and Lesbian Alliance, 1990

#lesbian history #gay history #bi history #trans history #queer history #columbus history #ohio history #deaf history

[piononostalgia]

Foto más antigua existente en Puerto Rico de un adulto comunicándose por medio del lenguaje de señas con estudiantes con discapacidad auditiva. La foto fue tomada en el Colegio Asilo de Sordomudos de San Juan.

San Juan, Puerto Rico.

1913

#sordo #deaf #puerto rico #1910’s #deaf history #fotografía #fotografia #photography #caribe #caribbean #caribeño #antillano #latinoamérica #latinoamericano #1910’s fashion