Deaf history

Deaf history encompasses the experiences and contributions of deaf individuals and communities throughout time. It highlights the struggles for recognition, education, and rights, especially in the face of societal misconceptions. Key milestones include the establishment of schools for the deaf in the 18th and 19th centuries, the rise of sign languages, and advocacy for deaf rights. Notable figures like Thomas Gallaudet and Alexander Graham Bell shaped the narrative, sometimes controversially. Today, deaf culture is celebrated, emphasizing pride in deaf identity and the value of sign language as a unique form of communication.