1. Deaf President Now Mrs. Sheldon American Sign Language

2. What does DPN stand for? Deaf President Now The first time in American history to have a Deaf Rights movement in 1988.

3. Deaf President Now Video  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtsY VeRuBuw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtsY VeRuBuw

4. DPN Protest Video 1. What is unique about Gallaudet University? 2. Where is Gallaudet University located? 3. When did the Gallaudet Protest take place? 4. Why did students protest? 5. How long was the protest? 6. The students had 4 demands and what were they?

5. DPN Protest Video 7. Who became the new President of Gallaudet? 8. What is his message about deaf people? 9. Name one student leader involved with the protest? 10. Who was Elizabeth Zinser?

6. DPN Answers 1. What is unique about Gallaudet University?  Only liberal arts college for the Deaf in U.S. 2. Where is Gallaudet University located?  Washington, D.C. 3. When did the Gallaudet Protest take place?  March 6, 1988 4. Why did students protest?  Wanted a Deaf president, not one who was hearing who didn’t know ASL 5. How long was the protest?  8 days, March 6-13 th during Spring Break

7. 6. The students had 4 demands. What were they?  1. Elizabeth Zinser resign & appoint a Deaf President 2. Chairman of Board resign, 3. Board of Trustees 51% Deaf, 4. No reprisals 7. Who became the new President of Gallaudet?  Dr. I King Jordan 8. What is his message about deaf people?  Deaf people can do anything a hearing person can, except hear. 9. Name one student leader involved with the protest.  Bridgetta Bourne, Jerry Covell, Tim Rarus, or Greg Hlibok 10. Who was Elizabeth Zinser?  Hearing candidate selected as 7 th president of Gallaudet over 2 Deaf candidates