Teach-in: Diversity in Deafness: American Deaf Perspectives on the Bilingual/Bicultural Movement, 1975-2000
When you think about deaf education, what do you imagine? A classroom full of children signing? One with an interpreter or perhaps a speech therapist? Throughout US history, deaf education—and ideas about deafness itself—has varied widely. This teach-in explores a range of deaf experiences, identities, and perspectives that shaped both sides of the bilingual-bicultural movement in deaf education during the end of the 20th century. In addition to a series of short lectures, attendees will be invited to participate in collective primary source analysis and discussion. The presentation will be conducted in American Sign Language with English interpretation. Led by Alexis Sye.
Format: In person only, registration required
Participants may come and go as they please; it is not necessary to come at the beginning of the event or stay for the entire time
Refreshments will be provided at this event. Please be sure to select a dietary option and we will do our best to accommodate you
Location: Sterling Memorial Library Memorabilia Room and Lecture Hall
The Lecture Hall in Sterling Memorial Library is located on the 1st floor. From the High Street entrance, proceed past the Library Services Desk, turn right, and go to the end of that hallway. From the York Street entrance of the Poorvu Center; take a left after entering the library and walk to the end of the same corridor. The doorway to the Lecture hall is at the end of the hallway on the left (across from the entrance to Manuscripts and Archives). Enter the Memorabilia Room, and then go through the double doors.
ASL interpreters and CART services will be available
