Deaf History month
Deaf History Month celebrates the contributions of deaf Americans
to US society and culture and promotes awareness of Deaf culture in America.
to US society and culture and promotes awareness of Deaf culture in America.
Instructional resourcesClick on an image below to view the document in its entirety.
The DEAF EYES project at Gallaudet University was established to bring Deaf history to the public and expand our understanding of United States history. It includes an online exhibition, a book, and a documentary film.
A compilation of children’s books about hearing loss and deafness.
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Read aloudsClick on a video below to listen to the book in its entirety.
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Video ResourcesClick on each video to play. Press the arrow in the right corner to make full screen.
Through Deaf Eyes (2007) is a two-hour documentary that explores almost 200 years of Deaf life in America and presents a broad range of perspectives on what it means to be deaf. The film is propelled by the stories of people, both eminent and ordinary, and sheds light on events that have shaped Deaf lives.
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