Deaf President Now - Ten Year Anniversary Core Page: Gallaudet University

GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY
DEAF PRESIDENT NOW ANNIVERSARY

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.

	the issues what drove the protest presented in a day-by-day chronology of events
	viewpoints follow the protest through images and personal accounts
	activities for teachers and students, anniversary events
	profiles brief biographies of key individuals involved in the protest
	impact how DPN affected deaf and hearing people around the world

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Last modified March 13, 2003