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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

Those who live in NoMa and to the immediate south and west of Gallaudet University can also pick up their trackers at that location.

From Washington Times • Nov. 1, 2023

Videophones — like the ones that debuted on campus at Gallaudet in 2004 — gave way to FaceTime and similar apps.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 31, 2023

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

From Washington Times • Oct. 31, 2023

The Canon, in reply, expressed his thanks for the cordial reception given him, and concluded with a short prayer, which was interpreted by Dr. Gallaudet, President of the Deaf and Dumb College.

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