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Period: Nov 1, 1500 to
American Sign Language History
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A step in American Sign Language
Juan Pablo de Bonnet makes the first book of manual signs. -
First American Deaf School Founded
The American Scool for the Deaf was founded in Hartford, Connecticut. -
Golden Age of Deaf Education
Approximetely 40% of all American teachers are deaf -
John Flournoy proposes a new state
John Flournoy proposes to the Congress, that there be a deaf state where all deaf people could live together in peace. -
First Electric Hearing Aid
The first electric hearing aid is built -
New law passed
New law passed, gifting disabled children free education. -
First Deaf Actress to win an Oscar
Marlee Matlin wins an Oscar, for her performance in 'Children of a Lesser God', a first in deaf history -
First Deaf Competitor on Survivor
Christy Smith competes on Survivor, and comes in 6th place.
The other contestents were not told in advance that she was deaf. -
UPDATE!
Over 30,000 people have been implanted with a cochlear implant (a hearing aid that is surgically implanted) worldwide. -
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History of the American Sign Language
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History of the American Sign Language
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Future
I belive that in 2050, scientists will have an implant that totally, (or almost totally) eliminates hearing problems. -
Bibliography
Shaner, Wendy. "American Deaf Culture Historical Timeline." Canyons EDU. Shaner, Wendy, n.d. Web. <http://www.canyons.edu/departments/sign/powerpoint 1 - historical perspective.htm>. ASL, Unknown. "History of Sign Language." - Deaf History. ASL, n.d. Web. 01 Nov. 2012. http://www.start-american-sign-language.com/history-of-sign-language.html.
