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Gallaudet University Project
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Gallaudet University Project
By: Madison Glover
Where is Gallaudet University located?
800 Florida Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
Question 1.
Who is the University named after?
In 1864 the University was named after Rev. Thomas Hopkin Gallaudet.
Question 2.
How did the University begin?
In 1856 a poster master general named Amos Kendall donated two acres of his estates in North Washington, D.C. to establish a school and housing for 12 deaf and six blind students.
Question 3.
When was the University established?
Gallaudet University was established on April 8, 1864.
Question 4.
What was the University fist called? What year was the name changed to Gallaudet College?
Gallaudet University was first called National Deaf- Mute College. In 1954 is when National Deaf-Mute College was changed to Gallaudet University.
Question 5.
What was major event in the University's history that started in 1988?
The major event that started in 1988 at Gallaudet University was Deaf President Now.
Question 6.
What was the result/significance of this major event?
The result of Deaf President Now was it brought awareness of deaf issue for the hearing world and paved new employment opportunities for those what are deaf. Also after two years of protest, the Americans passed Disabilities Act.
Question 7.
List an interesting fact you learned about Gallaudet University?
An interesting fact is that Gallaudet University is the only one to have a program and services specifically designed to accommodate deaf and hard of hearing college students.
Question 8.
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- https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwi-5t7Lm7L2AhWhl2oFHeFtBu8QFnoECAcQAw&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.unigo.com%2Fcolleges%2Fgallaudet-university%2Freviews%2Fwhats-unique-about-your-campus&usg=AOvVaw3duSDYFHSn_S6vMaS0L7nI
- https://www.gallaudet.edu
- https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2018/04/03/gallaudet-deaf-president-now-30-anniversary/464611002/