A Deaf Perspective | 1-3 | Deaf President Now | 1988 Gallaudet University

The video discusses the Deaf President Now (DPN) movement, a pivotal event in Deaf culture that took place in 1988 at Gallaudet University. The protest aimed to appoint a Deaf president for the university, leading to the historic appointment of Dr. I. King Jordan. The movement highlighted the capabilities of Deaf individuals and broke barriers between Deaf and hearing communities. It emphasized that Deaf people can achieve anything hearing people can, except hear.

What was the significance of the Deaf President Now movement in terms of empowerment for the Deaf community?

In what year did the Deaf President Now protests take place?

How did the Deaf community organize during the protests?

What are some of the things Deaf people can do, as mentioned in the text?