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Gallaudet

American  
[gal-uh-det] / ˌgæl əˈdɛt /

noun

  1. Thomas Hopkins, 1787–1851, U.S. educator of the Deaf and writer.


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She received praise from the Deaf community, advocated for closed captions, and helped Gallaudet University hire a Deaf president when a hearing woman was named, much to the anger of students.

From Salon ● Jan. 22, 2025

Washington, who scored a 63-yard touchdown on his first run of the game, couldn’t contain his joy of getting Gallaudet back in the win column.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 31, 2023

PHOTOS: Gallaudet has a history of technological innovation with wide applications.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 31, 2023

Gallaudet has been trying to level the playing field for the Deaf and hard of hearing community for more than a century.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 31, 2023

Rev. Mr. Chamberlain, of Iowa, stood up in the chancel as Dr. Gallaudet began his sermon, and interpreted the sermon to the deaf mutes who sat in a body near the front of the chancel.

From Anecdotes & Incidents of the Deaf and Dumb by W. R. (William Robert) Roe

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