Celebrate Deaf History Month
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Thank you for joining Sorenson Communications in celebrating Deaf Awareness Month!
Learn more about today’s Deaf leaders who are making the world a better place.
Watch this video to see to how communication has evolved over three generations.
Learn more about Sorenson’s commitment to functionally-equivalent communication and to American Sign Language (ASL).
New architectural design is opening up visual space and creating environments where people can simultaneously move and communicate safely.
From the “Little Paper Family” to “DEAF LIFE” magazine to DeafNation Expos, many communicators have shared thoughts, opinions, information and entertainment. Watch this video to learn more about Deaf people who connected the Deaf community through communication.
On Sept. 9, 2010, Sorenson Communications and the VRS Interpreting Institute presented Jack Gannon, writer and historian, with an award for his significant contributions to American history—specifically Deaf history. The honor was presented at Gannon’s alma mater, Missouri School for the Deaf, in Fulton, MO.
Many important changes have taken place in communication media and technology for Deaf people. Learn about those who influenced Deaf media in the past-and today.
Learn more about the artistic visionaries who made important contributions to the culture we enjoy today.
Check out this video to learn more about great Deaf athletes.
In 1989, a group of Deaf artists coined the term De'VIA as part of a manifesto. De'VIA stands for "deaf view - image art." Deaf art is art created by Deaf people and/or about Deaf people. The art reflects the Deaf experience. Watch the video to view works of art from some of the talented artists of De'VIA.
Eric Malzkuhn was famous for his transliteration from English to ASL of Lewis Carol's "Jabberwocky." View an original performance by him of this ground-breaking work.
Renowned linguist Clayton Valli performs "Dandelions," which describes the resilience of sign language.
Learn more about some of the Deaf visionaries who sought equal rights, better working conditions, quality education and a barrier-free world for all Deaf people.
Sorenson Communications is kicking off a month-long celebration of Deaf awareness. Here are a few facts about some prominent Deaf individuals who made important contributions to the culture we enjoy today.
Throughout September, Sorenson Communications will celebrate Deaf Awareness Month. On this site we will feature interesting facts, figures and profiles about people and organizations who have contributed to Deaf culture and history. Be sure to bookmark this site and check back often for updates throughout the month. Don’t miss the celebration!