In March 1988, Gallaudet University experienced a watershed event that led to
the appointment of the 124-year-old university's first deaf president.  Since
then, Deaf President Now (DPN) has become synonymous with self-determination
and empowerment for deaf and hard of hearing people everywhere.
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In March 1988, Gallaudet University experienced a watershed event that led to the appointment of the 124-year-old university's first deaf president. Since then, Deaf President Now (DPN) has become synonymous with self-determination and empowerment for deaf and hard of hearing people everywhere.