ASL TIMELINE PROJECT

Born in Dec. 26,1785, Laurent was the apostle of deaf in America by generations of deaf people.

Pioneered the education of deaf, known for the college Gallaudet university. Born Dec.10,1787

School for the deaf and hearing impaired, founded by Thomas Gallaudet April 8, 1864

Signed the enabling act April 8, 1864 electing deaf people have educational opportunity

In 1884 Alexander wrote a paper called "upon formation of a deaf variety of human race"

In 1915 Helen and George Kessler founded HKIA, devoted research in deaf and vision

Island located south of cape cod in Massachusetts known for being Ann affluent deaf colony. Established July 18, 1969

Law that enabled the disability July 26, 1990

Law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation on oct. 30, 1990