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Learn about Deaf Smith, a scout, cavalry officer, and spy in the Texas Revolution. He was the first to know the fate of the Alamo and fought in the battle of San Jacinto. Gallaudet University, founded in 1864, offers college courses for deaf students and is located in Washington D.C. Alexander G. Bell, known for inventing the telephone, also tried to help deaf individuals. Helen Keller, who overcame deafness and blindness, was taught sign language by Anne Sullivan and graduated college at 24. Explore the inspiring stories of these historical figures.
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Deaf Smith • Texas Revolutionary War hero. • Was a scout, cavalry officer and spy. • First person learn of the fate of the Alamo. • Participated in the battle of San Jacinto.
Gallaudet University • Abraham Lincoln signed the charter to offer deaf students college courses in 1865. • Edward Miner Gallaudet, Thomas' son, was the first superintendent of the college. • The university is located in Washington D.C. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-tXkV1_8fk
Alexander G. Bell • Invented the telephone in 1875. Initially tried to invent devices to help deaf people speak or to see sound. • Was a teacher of the deaf (oralism). • Wife and mother deaf. • Was successful in banning ASL from most schools.
Helen Keller • Became deaf and blind from illness at 19 months. • By age 6 she had learned over 60 home signs. • Anne Sullivan taught Helen the manual alphabet and became her interpreter. • Helen graduated college at the age of 24.
