Deaf History
People, places, and events in deaf history, including Helen Keller, Thomas Gallaudet, the Deaf President Now movement, and deaf people on television.
Deaf People on Television in Modern Times
The 2000s saw so many deaf character roles on television that it became impossible to keep track.
The 2000s saw so many deaf character roles on television that it became impossible to keep track.
Deaf People on Television in the Nineties
During the 1990s, just about every deaf role on television was played by a deaf actor. Marlee Matlin proved herself as an actress on television during this decade.
During the 1990s, just about every deaf role on television was played by a deaf actor. Marlee Matlin proved herself as an actress on television during this decade.
Deaf People on Television in the Eighties
The 1980s could be considered the "golden age" for deaf people on television. Many television programs had deaf characters appear on episodes.
The 1980s could be considered the "golden age" for deaf people on television. Many television programs had deaf characters appear on episodes.
Deaf People on Television in the Seventies
Deaf people have been on television since almost the beginning of television. In the 1970s, more deaf actors began to appear on television.
Deaf people have been on television since almost the beginning of television. In the 1970s, more deaf actors began to appear on television.
Deaf People on Television in the 1950s and 1960s
Deaf people have been on television since almost the beginning of television. In the 1950s and 1960s, most of the deaf character roles were played by hearing actors.
Deaf people have been on television since almost the beginning of television. In the 1950s and 1960s, most of the deaf character roles were played by hearing actors.
Historic and Famous Deaf People
Learn about both people in deaf history, and contemporary deaf people.
Learn about both people in deaf history, and contemporary deaf people.
Gallaudet University - Unity for Gallaudet
Profile of the Unity for Gallaudet protest movement that fought for the future of the college, ousted one incoming president and brought in another.
Profile of the Unity for Gallaudet protest movement that fought for the future of the college, ousted one incoming president and brought in another.
Silent News Ceases Publication
At one time, there was a very popular newspaper in the deaf community called the Silent News..
At one time, there was a very popular newspaper in the deaf community called the Silent News..
Deaf Timeline
Selected articles at About Deafness/HOH, organized in a timeline.
Selected articles at About Deafness/HOH, organized in a timeline.
Top Deaf History Books
Books on deaf history recommended by either your guide or by About Deafness visitors.
Books on deaf history recommended by either your guide or by About Deafness visitors.