Paul W. M. (Gallaudet)

Paul W. M. Gallaudet was a prominent American educator and advocate for the deaf community. As the first deaf president of Gallaudet University, a leading institution for higher education for deaf and hard of hearing individuals, he helped promote access, communication, and inclusion. His leadership and advocacy significantly advanced deaf education and civil rights, working to ensure deaf individuals could achieve full participation in society. Gallaudet's legacy continues to influence deaf culture, education, and advocacy efforts nationwide.