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Happy Anniversary Gallaudet University

April 8, 1864

The campus was founded on land donated by Amos Kendall in 1856 and opened the following year with 12 Deaf students and 6 Blind students. Edward Miner Gallaudet (Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet's son) was the first superintendent. At that time it was called the Columbia Institution for the Instruction of the Deaf (& Dumb) and Blind.

APRIL 8, 1864 Congress authorized the institution to confer college degrees.

President Abraham Lincoln signed the bill into law. Gallaudet was made president of the institution and college.

America's Founders: Friends of the Deaf

Happy Birthday Gallaudet University - 156th (April 8, 1864)Conrad Baer, Narrator (CSD Alumnus)

Four historical events to remember during Deaf History MonthThese occurrences show the struggles with representation, Hollywood and education that the Deaf community has faced in the U.S.

DEAF & PROUD, TEDX 2018

Irisa Macaulay, CSD alumnae

Making Education Accessible for Deaf Children

Deaf Gain by Elaine Gale (DLIA) Seven ways to incorporate Deaf Gain into Your Life. See www.dliaconnect.org for more information.

Roberta "Bobbi" Cordano named Woman of the Year Honoree (USA Today 2023 )

Melissa Malzkuhn from Motion Light Lab has been selected as one of the 2024 Winners for the Elevate Prize!!

Bison Songs

Bison Songs 1960-2010

Bison Song 2013

Bison Song 2005-2006

Bison Song 2009

Bison Song 2012-2013

Bison Song 2020

Celebrating 200 Years of Deaf Education Series

Prologue

Joey Baer

The Golden Age

Rory Osbrink

The Search for a School for Alice

Kelly Krzyska

Clerc & Gallaudet's Journey

Adam Jarashow

Martha's Vineyard

Lorraine Flores

Early Years

Joey Baer

... onto the next 200 Years

Rory Osbrink

Deaf History

Laurent Clerc

Laurent Clerc

A Drive Around Gallaudet's Campus!

How architecture changes for the Deaf

Agatha Tiegel Hanson:

First Deaf woman Graduate

Andrew Foster:

First African American Graduate

Deaf Spies of the Civil War

Reveille

by Ethan Bernstein

Martha's Vineyard

Signed by Lorraine Flores

Deaf History Month: Martha's Vineyard

The Preservation of Sign Language

by George W. Veditz

Students reenact Dr. Itard's torturous attempts to cure deafness

Gallaudet: The Film

11th President of Gallaudet

Roberta "Bobbi" Cordano Interview

I. King Jordan Interview

Deaf President Now

Gallaudet University: A Deaf School's Fight for Civil Rights

American School for the Deaf

The Oldest Deaf School: American School for the Deaf

Deaf Mosaic 404Deaf Mosaic 404.  Host Gil Eastman. A memorial service for Andrew Foster, speakers Marius Titus, Gabriel Adepoju, Eric Malzkuhn. "World Around You" - Editor Cathryn Carroll and student Bonita Evans. Gallaudet Workout "Sign 'n Sweat" by Sue Gill-Gould. Commission on Education for the Deaf, Senator Thomas Harkin. Theophilus D'Estrella, Deaf Photographer. Mike O'Donnell, Special Services. Captioning efforts at the Smithsonian Museums.

Why Sign Language Was Banned in America (Otherwords)

CSD History

Emergence of Bilingual Philosophy at CSD

CSD 150th: Logo

International Week of the Deaf

Student-created biography poster wall, where Deaf persons come alive and can be viewed in ASL.Just “scan” using your camera over the QR code (black and white pixels)! At CSD’s 6th annual D’Estrella Festival.

Identity

I AM DEAF ENOUGH

Deaf Hearing People

Deaf Films

Eternals 2021 Rating- PG-13

Deaf actress, Lauren Ridloff as Makkari

Eternals (Movie, 2021) | Director, Cast, Release Date | MarvelMarvel Studios’ ETERNALS stars Angelina Jolie, Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lauren Ridloff, Brian Tyree Henry, Salma Hayek, Lia McHugh and Don Lee. Directed by Chloé Zhao. Now streaming on Disney+.

Troy Kotsur becomes second deaf person ever to earn Oscar nomination'CODA' star Troy Kotsur becomes first deaf actor, second deaf person to be nominated for an Oscar.

Sound of Metal 2019 (rate: R)

Oscar-Worthy ‘Sound of Metal’ Is a ‘Wake-Up’ to Deaf CultureAmazon’s “Sound of Metal” is a piece of terrific filmmaking — and its achievements are even more impressive considering Hollywood’s depictions of deafness in the past. “Sound of Metal,” directed by…

Eternals 2021 (rate: PG-13)

Quiet Place 2018 (rate: PG-13)

A Quiet Place 2020 (rate: PG-13)

The Silent Natural 2019 (rate: ?)

Baby Driver 2017 (rate R)

Lake Windfall 2013 (rate: ?)

The Silent Child 2017 (not rated)

No Ordinary Hero: The SuperDeafy Movie 2013 (rate: PG)

Deaf Jam 2011 (not rated)

The Hammer 2010 (rate: PG-13)

See What I'm Saying 2009

(rate: PG-13)

Sweet Nothing in My Ear 2008 (rate: PG)

Mr. Holland's Opus 1995 (rate: PG)

Hear No Evil 1993 (rate: R)

Children of a Lesser God 1986 (rate: R)

Love is Never Silent 1985 (not rated)

And Your Name is Jonah 1979 (rate: PG)

The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1968 (rate: G)

ASL Films

Sign This Show

Access to films & concerts

Short Films

The Silent Child

The End

Feeling Through: A homeless teen meets a deaf-blind man who changes his live forever...

Film Interview

The Road to the Oscars

Jules DameronCarrying an MFA degree from USC, and a trans gay deaf man himself, Jules Dameron is an award-winning film director who's directed a TV series, "Møkkakaffe" in Norway, as well as creating numerous ASL music videos such as "Different Colors," "Rolling in the Deep," "Lazy Song," "Somebody I Used to Know.” Jules has directed short films and web series such as Crazy Town, Don’t Shoot the Messenger, and Reverse Polarity. Jules has worked with many well-known talents such as Marlee Matlin, Sean Young, & Sean Berdy. Jules has also delved into theatre direction with New York Deaf Theatre’s Maple & Vine. Jules also gave himself a taste of acting by playing the role of Capulet in Ophelia’s Jump’s Romeo & Juliet and the role of Defloria in Middle 8 at the Stella Adler Theatre in Hollywood. Jules continues to direct, act and write without a break.

Click on Jules' YouTube account to see different Deaf short films!

Storm Smith Named to Ad Age’s 40 Under 40 | University Communications | Gallaudet UniversityGallaudet University Director of Storytelling Storm Smith, ’10, has been named one of Ad Age's 2023 40 Under 40. Ad Age's annual 40 Under 40 is a

TV Shows

The Last of Us | Official Website for the HBO Series | HBO.comThe official website for The Last of Us on HBO. Watch the trailer, learn about the cast, find behind the scenes exclusives, and more.

The Walking Dead 2010-2022 (rate: TV-14)

Lauren Ridloff started as Connie in the 9th season

Supernatural 2005-2020 (rate TV-14)

Shoshannah Stern as Eileen

This Close (not rated) 2018-2019

Weeds 2005-2012 (rate: MA)

Shoshannah Stern as Megan Graves)

Jericho (rate: TV 14) 2006-2008

Shoshannah Stern as Bonnie Richmond)

Threat Matrix 2003-2004 (not rated)

Shoshannah Stern as Holly Bordeen

Susan FBeye 2002-2005

Switched at Birth 2011-2017

The Family Tree (TV Series 1983) ⭐ 6.8 | Drama1h

Deaf news briefs: Queer Eye and Bachelor — The Daily MothWe have two quick Deaf news briefs related to entertainment. The “Queer Eye” reality TV show season 8 on Netflix will release on January 24th and will feature a Deaf person named Denton Mallas and the Louisiana School for the Deaf football team. Denton is the dean of students and athletic director

Deaf Actors

Keivonn Woodard

Keivonn Woodard | ActorKnown for: The Last of Us, Fractal, Steal Away

Keivonn Woodard: Film star, Emmy nominee, aspiring hockey player | University Communications | Gallaudet UniversityIn July 2023, Kendall Demonstration Elementary School student Keivonn Montreal Woodard was nominated for an Emmy for his performance as Sam in the HBO

Oceana Matsumoto

Oceana Matsumoto | ActressKnown for: One True Loves

Savannah Dahan

Savannah Dahan | ActressKnown for: Law & Order, America's Founders Friends of the Deaf, KIDZ BOP Kids - Flowers

Shaylee Mansfield

The Company You Keep 2023

Maya Lopez

EchoMaya Lopez is a deaf member of the Choctaw tribe who moved out of her hometown as a child with her father William Lopez, and became the protegée of Wilson Fisk, growing up under his care. Losing his father due to Ronin's hunt for criminals, Lopez became the Tracksuit Mafia's commander, vowing revenge on Ronin. Lopez worked for Fisk alongside Kazi Kazimierczak. However, Lopez learned that Ronin had seemingly returned, she fell into conflict with Kate Bishop and Clint Barton, who were searching fo

Kaylee Hottle

Kaylee Hottle | ActressKnown for: Godzilla vs. Kong, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Magnum P.I.

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024) | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi1h 55m | PG-13

Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) ⭐ 6.3 | Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller1h 53m | PG-13

Kaylee Hottle’s biography: age, heritage, parents, movies and TV showsKAYLEE HOTTLE is an American deaf actress who became famous for starring in the Godzilla vs Kong film playing Jia. Check out her bio to learn more about her.

Lauren Ridloff

Lauren Ridloff | Actress, Additional CrewKnown for: Eternals, The Walking Dead, Sound of Metal

Lauren Ridloff – Collective SpeakersLauren Ridloff stars as Marvel’s first deaf superhero opposite Angelina Jolie, Kumail Nanjani and Salma Hayek in Eternals. She also co-stars in The Walking Dead.

Shoshannah Stern

Shoshannah Stern | Actress, Writer, ProducerKnown for: Jericho, The Hammer, This Close

Shoshannah Stern To Star In & Write Deaf Thriller Series ‘Disquiet’ In The Works For AMC From Jessica Rhoades & Alexandra CunninghamEXCLUSIVE: Shoshannah Stern, star of Sundance Now’s This Close, the first major U.S. series to be created and written by deaf people, is back at AMC Networks. Stern is developing Disquiet, a drama thriller series about a Certified Deaf Interpreter, for AMC. Deadline understands that the project, which Stern is attached to star in, write […]

Interview with Shoshannah Stern from “Grey’s Anatomy” — The Daily MothTHE DAILY MOTH: Hello, Shoshannah Stern. Congratulations on your role on Grey’s Anatomy. STERN: Hi, thank you for taking the time to interview me! It’s fun for me whenever I describe my experience playing Dr. Lauren Riley in ASL!  [ABC video promo of Dr. Riley.]  THE DAILY MOT

Krista Vernoff and Shoshannah Stern Break Down Bringing the First Deaf Doctor to ‘Grey’s Anatomy’“I don't know if I've ever invented a character because I fell in love with an actor,” says showrunner Krista Vernoff.

Michael Anthony Spady

Michael Anthony Spady | ActorKnown for: Abducted, Lacrimosa, Cold Case

Michael Anthony Spady | LA PhilMichael Anthony Spady, , Los Angeles Philharmonic

Daniel Durant

Daniel Durant | Actor, SoundtrackKnown for: CODA, Switched at Birth, Silent Notes

‘Coda’ actor breaks ‘DWTS’ barriersDaniel Durant, the deaf actor who was part of the Best Picture-winning drama "CODA," talks about making the final eight in "Dancing with the Stars."

Nyle DiMarco

Nyle DiMarco | Actor, Producer, Additional CrewKnown for: Station 19, This Close, Hear Me

Nyle DiMarco on Top Models & Dancing With the Stars

Nyle DiMarco on Dancing With the Stars

Marlee Matlin

Marlee Matlin | Actress, Producer, DirectorKnown for: CODA, Children of a Lesser God, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Marlee Matlin | Biography, Movies, Oscar, TV Shows, & FactsMarlee Matlin, American actress who was the first deaf performer to win an Oscar; she received the award for her moving performance in Children of a Lesser God (1986), her debut film. Matlin frequently appeared on television, with roles in such shows as Seinfeld, The Practice, and The West Wing.

CJ Jones

CJ Jones | Actor, Additional Crew, WriterKnown for: Avatar: The Way of Water, The Last of Us

CJ Jones | AboutCJ Jones is a CEO, producer, director, writer, actor, comedian, entertainer, MC, musician, and motivational speaker.

Troy Kotsur

Troy Kotsur | Actor, Additional Crew, Script and Continuity DepartmentKnown for: CODA, The Number 23, Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye

How Troy Kotsur Reached 'Curb' Cameo GreatnessThe Oscar-winning actor opens up about working with Larry David on the final season of 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'—which was exactly as batshit of an experience as you'd think.

Deanna Bray

Deanne Bray | Actress, Additional CrewKnown for: Heroes, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye

Deanne Bray - Deaf Actress from Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye | Start ASLDeanne Bray is a well known deaf actress who was probably the first deaf person Hollywood created an entire television show around.

Russel Harvard

Russell Harvard | ActorKnown for: There Will Be Blood, The Hammer, Fargo

Interview with Russel Harvard

Why ‘Fargo’ brought back hulking hitman Mr. WrenchDeaf hitman Mr. Wrench (Russell Harvard) — he of the fringed jacket and muttonchop sideburns — is the only “Fargo” character to appear in all three iterations of the FX series, ending its third sea…

John Maurcere

John Maucere | Actor, Producer, WriterKnown for: What?, Diggstown, Untitled Troy Kotsur CSDR/Disney Project

JOHN Maucere — What? The Movie

Documentaries

Sound & Fury 2000 (not rated)

For a Deaf Son 1993 (not rated)

ASL Performance in Films

Leila Hanaumi | Barbie Movie

ASL Performance in Ant-Man: Go to Disney + and click on Extras then choose ASL

Disney+ Releases First-Ever ASL Version of Marvel Studios MovieDisney+ has released a new special ASL option for the first Ant-Man film.

Teaching ASL

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