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av-subheading_below'><p>91²Ö¿âCommunity &amp; Events<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mo7e1lb9-8ee735644566f0db85ab593fc5c55d04\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mo7e1lb9-8ee735644566f0db85ab593fc5c55d04 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:12px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mo7e1lb9-8ee735644566f0db85ab593fc5c55d04 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>By: Elizabeth Scheppler<br \/>\nTranslator: Daniel Espinosa Santillana<br \/>\nPhoto: Bonnie Holmes<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mo7e2dcp-e374b24f68916b6a2202acb285a9056d\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mo7e2dcp-e374b24f68916b6a2202acb285a9056d 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On April 15, 1817, the first school for the Deaf, the American School for the Deaf, was established, marking the beginning of what many consider a Golden Age. Decades later, on April 8, 1864, President Abraham Lincoln signed the charter establishing Gallaudet University, the only liberal arts university specifically designed for Deaf students. However, this progress was overshadowed by the rise of Oralism, an educational philosophy that marginalized sign language and weakened Deaf culture.<\/p>\n<p>In March 1988, Gallaudet reached a pivotal moment as it prepared to appoint its seventh president. Until then, all had been hearing. After a selection process that included two Deaf candidates and one hearing candidate, the Board of Trustees chose the hearing candidate. This decision sparked an immediate response: students and members of the Deaf community organized a historic protest that shut down the campus for an entire week.<\/p>\n<p>The movement, known as Deaf President Now (DPN), centered around four key demands: the appointment of a Deaf president, the resignation of the Board chair, the restructuring of the Board to include at least 51% Deaf members, and assurance that no reprisals would be taken against protesters. More than a protest, DPN was a powerful assertion of identity, in which the Deaf community positioned itself not as a group defined by disability, but as a linguistic and cultural minority.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2j02bua1-d611b8da850d5d682132135783540b9d\">\n.flex_cell.av-2j02bua1-d611b8da850d5d682132135783540b9d{\nvertical-align:top;\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all .flex_cell.av-2j02bua1-d611b8da850d5d682132135783540b9d{\npadding:0 50px 30px 30px !important;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_cell av-2j02bua1-d611b8da850d5d682132135783540b9d av-gridrow-cell av_one_half no_margin  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_cell_one_half  avia-builder-el-last '  ><div class='flex_cell_inner'><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mo7e68nz-67b63a50f2acef348bdbb4b825190f3a\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mo7e68nz-67b63a50f2acef348bdbb4b825190f3a{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:24px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mo7e68nz-67b63a50f2acef348bdbb4b825190f3a .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mo7e68nz-67b63a50f2acef348bdbb4b825190f3a .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:24px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mo7e68nz-67b63a50f2acef348bdbb4b825190f3a .av-subheading{\nfont-size:18px;\ncolor:#404040;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mo7e68nz-67b63a50f2acef348bdbb4b825190f3a .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mo7e68nz-67b63a50f2acef348bdbb4b825190f3a .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mo7e68nz-67b63a50f2acef348bdbb4b825190f3a av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-14  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  top-30 av-inherit-size av-linked-heading'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Deaf President Now: 91²Ö¿âcelebra una semana hist\u00f3rica para los derechos civiles de las personas sordas<\/h1><div class='av-subheading av-subheading_below'><p>Comunidad y eventos de SOU<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mo7e6zeq-076e7dc67ef3ff26305f011fe5b5a86a\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mo7e6zeq-076e7dc67ef3ff26305f011fe5b5a86a .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:12px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mo7e6zeq-076e7dc67ef3ff26305f011fe5b5a86a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Por: Elizabeth Scheppler<br \/>\nTraductor Daniel Espinosa Santillana<br \/>\nFotos: Bonnie Holmes<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mo7e7jts-fcc52debef9b0ce4f9e88c8fa21bb99a\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mo7e7jts-fcc52debef9b0ce4f9e88c8fa21bb99a .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mo7e7jts-fcc52debef9b0ce4f9e88c8fa21bb99a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Abril es el Mes Nacional de la Historia Sorda, un momento para reflexionar sobre los hitos que han marcado a la comunidad sorda en los Estados Unidos. El 15 de abril de 1817 se fund\u00f3 la primera escuela para personas sordas, la American School for the Deaf, iniciando lo que muchos consideran una Edad de Oro. D\u00e9cadas despu\u00e9s, el 8 de abril de 1864, el presidente Abraham Lincoln firm\u00f3 la creaci\u00f3n de la Universidad de Gallaudet, la \u00fanica universidad de artes liberales dise\u00f1ada espec\u00edficamente para estudiantes sordos. Sin embargo, este progreso se vio opacado por el auge del oralismo, una filosof\u00eda educativa que margin\u00f3 el lenguaje de se\u00f1as y debilit\u00f3 la cultura sorda.<\/p>\n<p>En marzo de 1988, Gallaudet se encontraba en un momento decisivo al elegir a su s\u00e9ptimo presidente. Hasta ese momento, todos hab\u00edan sido oyentes. Tras un proceso de selecci\u00f3n con dos candidatos sordos y uno oyente, la Junta Directiva eligi\u00f3 al candidato oyente. Esta decisi\u00f3n provoc\u00f3 una reacci\u00f3n inmediata: estudiantes y miembros de la comunidad sorda organizaron una protesta hist\u00f3rica que paraliz\u00f3 el campus durante una semana<\/p>\n<p>El movimiento, conocido como Deaf President Now (DPN), articul\u00f3 cuatro demandas clave: la elecci\u00f3n de un presidente sordo, la renuncia de la presidenta de la Junta Directiva, la conformaci\u00f3n de una junta con al menos 51% de miembros sordos, y la garant\u00eda de que no habr\u00eda represalias contra los manifestantes. M\u00e1s que una protesta, DPN represent\u00f3 una afirmaci\u00f3n poderosa de identidad, en la que la comunidad sorda se posicion\u00f3 no como un grupo con discapacidad, sino como una minor\u00eda ling\u00fc\u00edstica y cultural.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/p>\n<div id='av_section_3' aria-label='91²Ö¿âEnglish Stories - Blog Roll Template - Blog Section' class='avia-section av-2dovsx6x-83fd88d05d087ed24cefbd03a4fc75ff main_color avia-section-default avia-shadow  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_layout_row  el_before_av_layout_row  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-104265'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" 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avia-builder-el-23  el_before_av_cell_one_half  avia-builder-el-first '  ><div class='flex_cell_inner'><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mo7e337s-e7a70a5a6152682562fb3335a410a69b\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mo7e337s-e7a70a5a6152682562fb3335a410a69b .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mo7e337s-e7a70a5a6152682562fb3335a410a69b '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>To commemorate this historic revolution, on March 7, the Spanish and ASL Program at 91²Ö¿â, in collaboration with Disability Resources, the Sign Language Club, and community partners, hosted a screening of the documentary Deaf President Now, followed by a panel discussion. The event was conducted entirely in American Sign Language with voice interpretation and brought together around seventy attendees who actively engaged with the film.<\/p>\n<p>The discussion was moderated by Jesse Wise, M.S., PPS, and featured two interpreters who witnessed the events of 1988 firsthand: Daniel Swartz, Ph.D., and Barbara Tricarico, M.A.Ed. The evening concluded with a shared dinner and a meaningful space for reflection. Event organizer Elizabeth Scheppler expressed her gratitude to everyone who contributed to making the event a success.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mo7e3irs-f10d23e34555a00b0751683ccaa71fa5\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mo7e3irs-f10d23e34555a00b0751683ccaa71fa5 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mo7e3irs-f10d23e34555a00b0751683ccaa71fa5 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><blockquote>\n<p>\u201cWhat makes this story even more meaningful for 91²Ö¿âis its direct connection to the university. The hearing candidate initially selected by Gallaudet in 1988 was Dr. Elisabeth Zinser, who later served as president of 91²Ö¿âfrom 2001 to 2006.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mo7e4744-66ec9a78d0eee9dd840565478970ca28\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mo7e4744-66ec9a78d0eee9dd840565478970ca28 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mo7e4744-66ec9a78d0eee9dd840565478970ca28 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>What makes this story even more meaningful for 91²Ö¿âis its direct connection to the university. The hearing candidate initially selected by Gallaudet in 1988 was Dr. Elisabeth Zinser, who later served as president of 91²Ö¿âfrom 2001 to 2006. For this event, Dr. Zinser generously shared framed pieces from her personal collection related to DPN, including artwork, newspaper articles, and cartoons, enriching the experience for attendees.<\/p>\n<p>Events like this not only honor history but also strengthen identity, pride, and cultural awareness within the community. Deaf President Now remains a powerful reminder that change is possible when a community comes together to demand justice and representation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1io3yyix-094354681d58b80031bee6c2c85316af\">\n.flex_cell.av-1io3yyix-094354681d58b80031bee6c2c85316af{\nvertical-align:top;\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all .flex_cell.av-1io3yyix-094354681d58b80031bee6c2c85316af{\npadding:30px 50px 30px 30px !important;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_cell av-1io3yyix-094354681d58b80031bee6c2c85316af av-gridrow-cell av_one_half no_margin  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_cell_one_half  avia-builder-el-last '  ><div class='flex_cell_inner'><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mo7e8wpl-e4edb05539101e4cfb26e17b3d870cd1\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mo7e8wpl-e4edb05539101e4cfb26e17b3d870cd1 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mo7e8wpl-e4edb05539101e4cfb26e17b3d870cd1 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Para conmemorar esta revoluci\u00f3n, el 7 de marzo, el programa de Espa\u00f1ol y ASL de 91²Ö¿â, junto con Disability Resources, el Sign Language Club y socios comunitarios, organizaron una proyecci\u00f3n del documental Deaf President Now, seguida de un panel de discusi\u00f3n. El evento, realizado completamente en Lengua de Se\u00f1as Americana con interpretaci\u00f3n de voz, reuni\u00f3 a alrededor de setenta asistentes que participaron activamente, reaccionando con entusiasmo a los momentos m\u00e1s impactantes del documental.<\/p>\n<p>El panel fue moderado por Jesse Wise, M.S., PPS, e incluy\u00f3 a dos int\u00e9rpretes que vivieron los acontecimientos de 1988: Daniel Swartz, Ph.D., y Barbara Tricarico, M.A.Ed. La velada concluy\u00f3 con una cena comunitaria y un espacio de reflexi\u00f3n colectiva. La organizadora, Elizabeth Scheppler, expres\u00f3 su agradecimiento a todos los participantes por hacer del evento un \u00e9xito significativo para la comunidad.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mo7e9g1d-0876ccc81ad77a97dca6df4b8f685cb5\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mo7e9g1d-0876ccc81ad77a97dca6df4b8f685cb5 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mo7e9g1d-0876ccc81ad77a97dca6df4b8f685cb5 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><blockquote>\n<p>\u201cLo que hace esta historia a\u00fan m\u00e1s especial para 91²Ö¿âes su conexi\u00f3n directa con la universidad. La candidata oyente originalmente seleccionada por Gallaudet en 1988 fue la Dra. Elisabeth Zinser, quien m\u00e1s tarde se desempe\u00f1\u00f3 como presidenta de 91²Ö¿âentre 2001 y 2006.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mo7e9sof-f5000f67f278db0caf4d3d08e6b5ac63\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mo7e9sof-f5000f67f278db0caf4d3d08e6b5ac63 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mo7e9sof-f5000f67f278db0caf4d3d08e6b5ac63 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Lo que hace esta historia a\u00fan m\u00e1s especial para 91²Ö¿âes su conexi\u00f3n directa con la universidad. La candidata oyente originalmente seleccionada por Gallaudet en 1988 fue la Dra. Elisabeth Zinser, quien m\u00e1s tarde se desempe\u00f1\u00f3 como presidenta de 91²Ö¿âentre 2001 y 2006. Para este evento, la Dra. Zinser contribuy\u00f3 con piezas hist\u00f3ricas de su colecci\u00f3n personal relacionadas con DPN, incluyendo arte, art\u00edculos period\u00edsticos y caricaturas, enriqueciendo la experiencia de los asistentes.<\/p>\n<p>Eventos como este no solo celebran la historia, sino que fortalecen la identidad, el orgullo y la conciencia cultural dentro de la comunidad. 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