Deaf Presidents Now Timeline!

Easy Timeline

100

 How many days did the protest last?

8 days 

200

What happened on Day 8 ?

Dr. I. King Jordan was named eighth president—and the first deaf president—of Gallaudet University.

300

What was the name of the first president that was selected ?

Elisabeth Zinser

Medium Timeline

100

What was the done on Day 7 of the protest ?

 It was a rest day , most of the campus went to barbecues and all-day art festivals.

200

What did Spilman say about deaf people?

“Deaf people are not able to function in a hearing world.”

300

How many people led the protest ? What were there names ?

4 people and their names were  Bridgetta Bourne, Jerry Covell, Greg Hlibok, and Tim Rarus. 

Hard Timeline

100

What did the students do and put in front of the gates?

Buses

200

Where was the march held on Day 6?

At the Capitol , where the crowd was treated to speeches by a variety of people, including Congressman Steve Gunderson.

300

What were the protesters demands ?

• Zinser must resign and a deaf president be selected.
• Spilman must resign from the Board.
• The percentage of deaf members on the Board of Trustees must be increased to at least 51%.
• There must be no reprisals against any of the protesters.