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1500 BCE
Ancient Egyptians
In the time of the Egyptians, there was not too much knowledge when it came to dealing with people who were hard of hearing. However, they came up with their own ways to try and improve hearing. They would pour olive oil, red lead, ant eggs, bat wings, and goat urine into ears. This form of cleaning ears was never proved to improve hearing, however the Egyptians had a law in which they had to respect people with disabilities. -
Rediscovery of Sign Language
In 1960, William Stokoe began a movement for the dead community through his use of sign language. Bringing back an ancient way of communication brought the deaf community together as they were able to communicate with each other and the general public better. The dead community began to advocate for the use of sign language for education which increased the learning ability for people who could not hear as well as most. -
American Society for Deaf Children
The American Society for Deaf Children was created by parents of deaf children to help other parents with their children. The organization helps support, encourage, and inform the parents of children who are deaf. This organization helps make sure that parents make the right choices and choose the right actions to make for their children. It realizes that parents are a key in forming children into great people in the future. -
Linda Bove
Linda Bove was a famous, deaf American actress who was most known for her role as Linda the Librarian in the very popular Sesame Street. She made contribution to the deaf society by creating a theater for the deaf. She also, very clearly demonstrated the acts that people with disabilities can perform. She showed how even as a deaf woman, she could be an actress. She won the AMITA award for her role in Sesame Street -
Hearing Loss Association of America
The Hearing Loss Association of America in one of the leading advocates for improving communication with people who are deaf. This organization looks more at the big picture when it comes to communication as it looks to help communication with the world around the deaf. They help with legislation, technology, entertainment, medicare, transportation, and employment. The organization helps make the world a much easier place for the deaf to live in. -
Deaf President Now!
The protest that occurred in a school of mostly deaf people, and others who did not hear as well as most, was one that brought about much media attention. This protest came from the students about how the president of their school could hear. They did not like the idea of the leader of their school not having a hearing disability, they wanted a president who shared the same struggles that they had, which brought about the saying "Deaf President Now". -
American with Disabilities Act
The American with Disabilities was a law passed in 1990 that would go on to help people with all disabilities, including the deaf. This law plays a major role in the way that people who are deaf go about their daily lives. This law helps people who are deaf in the work field by allowing them to get jobs. It also helps them with accommodating to the world around them by allowing them to be able to do activities that people with no disabilities can do such as going to grocery stores. -
Partners for a Greater Voice
This is a nonprofit organization that puts helping deaf people in poor countries receive the supplies they need to live a healthy and safe life. The organization, which is based in America helps fund teachers, hearing aids, and schools in these less prosperous countries. Partners for a Greater Voice benefits countries around the world such as the Dominican Republic and India. This gives the world a better grasp on teaching and helping the deaf and people with disabilities in general.
