Names
What does DPN stand for
Deaf President Now
What were 2 problems with the initial president
She was hearing, did not know asl, did not know deaf culture
How many years did it take to convince the board they should have a president that is Deaf?
What does CODA stand for
Child of Deaf Adult
Who were the candidates to be elected for president
1 hearing woman and 2 deaf man
How long did the first Deaf president serve as the president at Gallaudet University?
20 years
who was the hearing president that started the DPN protests
Elizebeth Zinser
Where did they march to for the protest
The Capitol
What was the name of the first Deaf president?
i king jordan
Americans with Disabilities Act
What were all 4 demands
1. Elizebeth zinser step down from president
2. chairman of the board Jane Spillman step down
3. the board be made up of 51% Deaf
4. No reprisals for any of the protests
What does mainstreamed mean
A Deaf child is in a hearing school.
Who was the chairman of the board
Jane Spillman
what historical event relates to DPN
Civil rights movement
What is the meaning of Linguistic Neglect?
When a child does not receive the adequate language input necessary to promote language development