Deaf President Now (DPN)

Deaf President Now (DPN) was a protest movement in 1988 at Gallaudet University, a university for the deaf and hard of hearing. The students demanded the appointment of a deaf individual as president, rejecting an offer to make the university's first hearing president. The demonstration gained national attention, leading to the resignation of the university’s board of trustees and the appointment of a Deaf president. DPN was a pivotal moment in advocating for deaf rights and increased autonomy, emphasizing the importance of Deaf culture and identity within the community.