Gallaudet University

Overview

Located in Washington, D.C., this institution is the world's first university specifically designed for deaf and hard of hearing students. Founded in 1864, it is internationally recognized for its dedication to providing a collegiate experience tailored to the unique needs of the deaf and hard of hearing community. It honors the legacy of Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet, a pioneer in deaf education, with university status achieved in 1986 to reflect its expansion.

The university offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, and education. It operates the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center, providing educational services from early childhood through secondary levels. The institution prioritizes research, advocacy, and leadership development within the deaf community and is home to advanced accessible learning technologies and the National Deaf Life Museum, which celebrates deaf history and culture.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 202-651-5721
• Website: gallaudet.edu
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/gallaudet-university

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Deaf education
• Linguistics
• Deaf studies
• Audiology
• Signing ecosystem
• Deaf culture promotion
• Deaf advocacy campaigns
• Deaf heritage
• Deaf collaboration
• Deaf empowerment
• Deaf community outreach programs
• Deaf advocacy
• Deaf outreach
• Deaf rights advocacy
• Higher education
• Sign language
• Deaf technology
• Deaf cultural advocacy
• Deaf community engagement
• Deaf history education
• Deaf history
• Deaf community development programs
• Deaf support services
• Deaf policy
• Deaf community advocacy initiatives
• Deaf communication
• Deaf culture
• Higher education for deaf
• Deaf community services
• Deaf inclusion
• Deaf leadership
• Deaf awareness
• Deaf research
• Deaf and hard of hearing
• Deaf innovation
• Deaf community empowerment
• Deaf linguistics
• Bilingual education
• Deaf cultural programs
• Deaf community outreach
• Deaf rights activism
• Deaf research initiatives
• Deaf accessibility
• Accessible learning
• Nonprofit education
• Deaf training
• Deaf community development
• Deaf community support
• Deaf culture & advocacy
• ASL programs
• Deaf partnerships
• Deaf linguistics research
• Deaf community
• Deaf global impact
• Deaf heritage preservation
• Deaf education programs
• Deaf education research
• Deaf community partnerships
• Deaf rights
• B2C
• D2C
• Services
• Colleges, universities, and professional schools
• Leadership development
• Technology services
• Education
• Education management

Technologies Used

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• Gallaudet