People in Deaf History
Articles about historic deaf and hearing people, including the Abbe de L'Epee, Alexander Graham Bell, Andrew Foster, Dummy Hoy, Erastus Smith, Helen Keller, Heather Whitestone, Douglas Tilden, Juliette Low, Laura Bridgman, Laurent Clerc, and Thomas Edison.
Shelley Beattie - Deaf Bodybuilder
Profile of Shelley Beattie, a professional, award-winning deaf bodybuilder
Profile of Shelley Beattie, a professional, award-winning deaf bodybuilder
Gary Malkowski - Deaf Elected Politician
Gary Malkowski is thought to be the first deaf person ever elected to a political office.
Gary Malkowski is thought to be the first deaf person ever elected to a political office.
Robert Weitbrecht - Inventor of the TTY
Profile of deaf inventor Robert Weitbrecht, who invented the telphone typewriter (TTY).
Profile of deaf inventor Robert Weitbrecht, who invented the telphone typewriter (TTY).
Abbe De l'Epee
This French man played a pivotal role in the history of deaf education.
This French man played a pivotal role in the history of deaf education.
Alexander Graham Bell
Going beyond the telephone, the hearing Bell was an active member of the deaf community.
Going beyond the telephone, the hearing Bell was an active member of the deaf community.
Andrew Foster
The first deaf African American Gallaudet graduate and founder of schools for the deaf in Africa.
The first deaf African American Gallaudet graduate and founder of schools for the deaf in Africa.
Deaf People in Ancient History
Resources for learning about deaf people in ancient history.
Resources for learning about deaf people in ancient history.
Discussion on Helen Keller
Forum members discuss that inspirational deafblind woman, Helen Keller.
Forum members discuss that inspirational deafblind woman, Helen Keller.
Douglas Tilden
Profile of a famous deaf sculptor sometimes referred to as the "Michelangelo of the West."
Profile of a famous deaf sculptor sometimes referred to as the "Michelangelo of the West."
Dr. Richard Cornett
A look at the career of Dr. Richard Orin Cornett, the developer of cued speech.
A look at the career of Dr. Richard Orin Cornett, the developer of cued speech.
Dummy Hoy
A deaf baseball player who has yet to make it into the Hall of Fame.
A deaf baseball player who has yet to make it into the Hall of Fame.
Erastus Smith
The only deaf man known to have an entire county named after him.
The only deaf man known to have an entire county named after him.
Helen Keller
Helen Keller is perhaps the best-known deafblind person ever.
Helen Keller is perhaps the best-known deafblind person ever.
Helen Keller
Helen Keller is perhaps the best-known deafblind person ever.
Helen Keller is perhaps the best-known deafblind person ever.
James "Deaf" Burke
He was a boxer in the 19th century.
He was a boxer in the 19th century.
Juliette Low
The founder of the Girl Scouts in America was deafened.
The founder of the Girl Scouts in America was deafened.
Juliette Low
The founder of the Girl Scouts in America was deafened.
The founder of the Girl Scouts in America was deafened.
Julius Wiggins
He founded the now defunct Silent News.
He founded the now defunct Silent News.
Laura Bridgman Julia Brace
Two largely-forgotten deafblind women from the 19th century.
Two largely-forgotten deafblind women from the 19th century.
Laura Bridgman Julia Brace
Two largely-forgotten deafblind women from the 19th century.
Two largely-forgotten deafblind women from the 19th century.
Laurent Clerc
He was perhaps the most important deaf man in history.
He was perhaps the most important deaf man in history.
People - Granville Redmond - Deaf Artist
Profile of Granville Redmond, a very collectible deaf artist.
Profile of Granville Redmond, a very collectible deaf artist.
People - Laura C. Redden Searing - Deaf Journalist and Poet
Profile of Laura C.Redden Searing, a deaf woman who was a published journalist and poet.
Profile of Laura C.Redden Searing, a deaf woman who was a published journalist and poet.
Rocky Stone, Founder of SHHH
Profile of Rocky Stone, founder of Self Help for Hard of Hearing People.
Profile of Rocky Stone, founder of Self Help for Hard of Hearing People.
Samuel Heinicke
Learn more about the father of oral deaf education.
Learn more about the father of oral deaf education.
Ten Years of King Jordan
In 1998, About visitors were asked for feedback on King Jordan's performance as president of Gallaudet University.
In 1998, About visitors were asked for feedback on King Jordan's performance as president of Gallaudet University.
Thomas Edison
This historic inventor had a hearing loss.
This historic inventor had a hearing loss.
Thomas H. Gallaudet Stamp
Thomas H. Gallaudet is one of the few people in deaf history to be honored on a postage stamp.
Thomas H. Gallaudet is one of the few people in deaf history to be honored on a postage stamp.
Thomas H. Gallaudet
The hearing man for whom Gallaudet University is named.
The hearing man for whom Gallaudet University is named.