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Abstract: Gallaudet at 150 and Beyond

Explore Gallaudet University's rich history and future vision in "Gallaudet at 150 and Beyond." Discover milestones and innovations that shape the Deaf community.

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Gallaudet’s new Art and Visual Communication Design program is as visionary as its students

In today’s world, visual communication is more important than ever. Gallaudet’s art program is adapting to the needs of today’s students, giving them the skills they need to build a career in the creative arts field. The new Art and Visual Communication Design (AVCD) program...

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From Gallaudet to Brno: AHCP Cohort Presents Four Papers at ICCHP 2026

This July, research from Gallaudet University's Accessible Human-Centered Computing and Policy (AHCP) program crossed the Atlantic to Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic. Students and faculty from AHCP presented four papers at the 20th International Conference on Computers Helping People with Special Needs (ICCHP 2026)....

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Recruiting & Interviewing Gallaudet University Students

Focus on essential job functions and avoid unnecessary communication requirements such as “Must have excellent verbal communication skills.” Instead, use language such as “Must effectively communicate with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.” This allows applicants to demonstrate communication ability through multiple methods. Post opportunities through Handshake...

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Workplace Accommodations/Communications

Most workplace accommodations are low-cost, easy to implement, and supported by existing technology. Common accommodations include: ASL interpreters CART services (Communication Access Realtime Translation or real-time captioning) Captioning Video Relay Services (VRS) Visual alert and notification systems Accessible meeting platforms Meeting transcripts and written follow-up...

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Understanding Deaf Culture

No two Deaf individuals are exactly alike. Some individuals identify culturally as Deaf (capital D), reflecting membership in the Deaf community and use of American Sign Language (ASL). Others may identify as deaf, hard of hearing, late-deafened, or DeafBlind. Individual communication and identity preferences vary....

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Remembering Ida Gray Hampton, the first Black Deaf woman to graduate from Gallaudet

Ida Gray Hampton during her Gallaudet years. | Gallaudet Archives Ida Gray Hampton, ’57, the first Black Deaf woman to graduate from Gallaudet College, passed away on May 19, 2026 in Kissimmee, Florida. She was 90 years old. Following her historic graduation from Gallaudet, Hampton...

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