Carol Padden

Carol Padden is a respected linguist and researcher who specializes in the study of sign languages and deaf culture. She has made significant contributions to understanding how deaf communities communicate and how sign languages function as complex, natural languages. Padden’s work emphasizes the richness of deaf culture and advocates for greater recognition and accessibility of sign language. She is also a professor and has authored influential books on the subject, helping to bridge gaps between hearing and deaf communities through education and research.