Through Deaf Eyes: Birmingham, Alabama

September 7 – October 24, 2004
Hosted by the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, in conjunction with the Alabama Association of the Deaf.

Reverend Jay Croft, who led the planning for the Birmingham, Alabama opening, is sharing the story of how and why this model of the face of Helen Keller is on display. September 7, 2004.

Students from the Alabama Institute for the Deaf are viewing the interactive film “By Necessity and By Choice: How We Communicate” in the exhibition at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. September 7, 2004.

From left to right: Gallaudet University Board of Trustees Chair, Dr. Glenn Anderson, ’68; Dr. Lawrence J. Pijeaux, Jr.; President and CEO of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute; and Gallaudet President, Dr. I. King Jordan, ’70; during the exhibition opening.

Dr. Jack Gannon gave remarks about the exhibit.