🎙️ Show NotesOn May 16, 2025, a groundbreaking documentary titled "Deaf President Now!" will be released, chronicling the historic 1988 student-led protest at Gallaudet University—the world’s only liberal arts university for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students. But this episode is more than a retelling. It’s a personal reflection on what that moment meant then, how it shaped Deaf education, and the cultural revolution that followed.In this episode, I share my own journey from a curious outsider to someone deeply embedded in the Deaf community. I revisit the DPN movement not just as a pivotal civil rights event, but as the spark that lit a fire of change in Deaf education, culture, and self-representation. We explore:Why the appointment of a Deaf president finally matteredThe rise of bilingual-bicultural (Bi-Bi) education and what it really meansHow the cultural renaissance post-DPN transformed Deaf schools and inspired studentsThe impact of cochlear implants on Deaf identity and language accessThe continuing relevance of DPN in today’s shifting educational and cultural landscapesWhether you’re familiar with Deaf culture or discovering this history for the first time, this is a powerful reminder that inclusion isn’t just about access—it’s about representation, respect, and identity.💬 As Nyle DiMarco said, “Deaf history is American history.” Let’s make sure it's remembered, celebrated, and passed on.📌 Key Moments:[00:02:00] The Gallaudet Protest: Why It Happened[00:07:30] My First Encounter with Deaf Culture[00:14:45] Deaf Schools and the Bi-Bi Shift[00:22:10] The Cultural Renaissance of the 1990s[00:28:00] Cochlear Implants and Language Deprivation[00:34:00] Why DPN Still Matters Today🔗 Resources & References:Deaf President Now! Documentary – Releasing May 16, 2025Disability Scoop article on the film: [Link if available] https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/05/09/appletv-documentary-spotlights-pivotal-disability-protest/31447/National Association of the Deaf (NAD) – www.nad.org“A Journey Into the Deaf World” by Harlan Lane, Robert Hoffmeister, and Ben Bahanhttps://gallaudet.edu/museum/history/the-deaf-president-now-dpn-protest/the-impact-of-the-deaf-president-now-protest/#:~:text=The%20Americans%20with%20Disabilities%20Act%20(ADA)%20protects%20deaf%20people%20and,and%20the%20speed%20of%20introduction.📢 Let’s Continue the Conversation:Have you experienced Deaf education before or after DPN? Are you a teacher, student, or parent navigating Bi-Bi vs. oral approaches today? Share your story with us on social or email!🔖 Hashtags:#DeafPresidentNow #DPN1988 #DeafHistory #DeafEducation #BiBiEducation #SignLanguageMatters #ASL #DeafCulture #CochlearImplants #DisabilityRights #NyleDiMarco #Gallaudet #RepresentationMatters #DeafIdentity #InclusionWithIntention #LanguageAccess #DeafAndProud #DeafVoices #CelebrateDeafCulture

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