High school Quote by Lou Ann Walker

“In fact, an alarming percentage of deaf children graduate high school with a third-grade reading ability.”

— Lou Ann Walker

Most of my students were not deaf.

— Lauren Ridloff

I like to say that the greatest handicap of deafness does not lie in the ear, it lies in the mind. I hope that…

— Marlee Matlin

There are many issues within the deaf community but, for me, none more important than access to education for deaf children.

— Rachel Shenton

“We are all born almost Deaf, Dumb and Blind; trial and error have, thus far, been our best teacher.”

— Balan Gothandaraman

I am fourth-generation deaf, which means everyone in my immediate family is deaf. So I grew up always having 100 percent accessibility to language…

— Shoshannah Stern

“One study hints that it could, though more work needs to be done. Kids with normal hearing took an American Sign Language class for…

— John Medina

I believe that diverse, rich, and fascinating deaf stories are ready to go mainstream and that we can do this, together.

— Rose Ayling-Ellis

At Gallaudet, deafness isn't an issue. You don't even think about it. Students can pay attention to accounting or psychology or journalism. But when…

— I. King Jordan

I've always wanted to write a book relating my experiences growing up as a deaf child in Chicago. Contrary to what people might think,…

— Marlee Matlin

“I was the only student she’d taught who’d actually known any deaf people. Most of the students in my courses were there because they’d…

— Lou Ann Walker

After becoming deaf, I realized that I'd better get an education if I was ever to do anything with my life.

— I. King Jordan