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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

Ravaged by injuries this year, Gallaudet won its trial game with the helmet, snapping a four-game skid for the first victory of the season, and followed that up with back-to-back victories.

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

Meanwhile in the United States Dr Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet was elected in 1815 to go to Europe to inquire into the methods of educating the deaf in vogue there.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 10 "David, St" to "Demidov" by Various

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