A Sign of Evolving Times

Anon E. MooseConsciousness, Written or Spoken Word

American Sign Language at schools for the deaf has had a contentious history, from its early inception and throughout the 20th century. Before the creation of Gallaudet University, deaf individuals were largely secluded from each other, with no formalized method of signing, and a limited understanding of what was possible for them. Hearing people saw deafness as “a horrendous misfortune,” …