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Wartime opportunities for women and the deaf
Soldier style: Some Deaf schools adopt dress code to eliminate socio-economic barriers
Since Deaf people weren’t allowed to serve in the military, they contributed to the war effort from home
On Screen: Public perceptions of Deaf people and other minority groups
Forging connections through Deaf associations
Factory Work: Jobs available to Deaf workers during World War II
Deaf Clubs and their role in Deaf social life
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The right to drive: the uphill battle against motor vehicle laws
In the 1920s, as the number of cars on the road increased, state legislatures began to enact motor vehicle laws. At least four states refused to grant driver’s licenses to deaf people, and more were considering such laws.
The National Association of the Deaf formed an Automobile Bureau to compile statistics on deaf drivers and track discriminatory legislation. The association set up state committees to repeal bans on deaf drivers.
As the safe driving records of deaf people gradually became known, states abandoned the practice of linking two separate abilities: hearing and driving.
Like most public schools, residential schools for deaf students offered courses in drivers education. North Dakota School for the Deaf