deaf president now mrs. sheldon american sign language
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Deaf President NowMrs. SheldonAmerican Sign Language
What does DPN stand for?• Deaf President Now
• The first time in American history to have a Deaf Rights movement in 1988.
Deaf President Now Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtsY
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DPN Protest Video1. What is unique about Gallaudet
University?2. Where is Gallaudet University located?3. When did the Gallaudet Protest take
place?4. Why did students protest?5. How long was the protest?6. The students had 4 demands and what
were they?
DPN Protest Video7. Who became the new President of
Gallaudet?8. What is his message about deaf
people?9. Name one student leader involved with
the protest?10. Who was Elizabeth Zinser?
DPN Answers1. What is unique about Gallaudet University?
Only liberal arts college for the Deaf in U.S.2. Where is Gallaudet University located?
Washington, D.C.3. When did the Gallaudet Protest take place?
March 6, 19884. Why did students protest?
Wanted a Deaf president, not one who was hearing who didn’t know ASL
5. How long was the protest? 8 days, March 6-13th during Spring Break
6. The students had 4 demands. What were they? 1. Elizabeth Zinser resign & appoint a Deaf
President 2. Chairman of Board resign, 3. Board of Trustees 51% Deaf, 4. No reprisals
7. Who became the new President of Gallaudet? Dr. I King Jordan
8. What is his message about deaf people? Deaf people can do anything a hearing person
can, except hear.
9. Name one student leader involved with the protest. Bridgetta Bourne, Jerry Covell, Tim Rarus, or Greg
Hlibok
10. Who was Elizabeth Zinser? Hearing candidate selected as 7th president of
Gallaudet over 2 Deaf candidates
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