Gallaudet University
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Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C., is the world’s only liberal arts university specifically designed for deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind students, offering a completely bilingual environment in American Sign Language (ASL) and written English. The university is nationally renowned for its premier programs in Deaf studies, ASL interpretation, communication sciences, and education, with unique access to federal internships and research opportunities in the nation's capital. Campus life is vibrant and deeply inclusive, shaped by "DeafSpace" architectural design that fosters visual communication, a rich array of student organizations, and competitive NCAA Division III athletics. This historic institution stands completely apart as a global hub of Deaf culture, leadership, and linguistic pride, offering an empowering educational experience found nowhere else.
Wikipedia:Gallaudet University is a private federally chartered university in Washington, D.C., for the education of the deaf and hard of hearing. It was founded in 1864 as a grammar school for both deaf and blind children. It was the first school for the advanced education of the deaf and hard of hearing in the world and remains the only higher education institution in which all programs and services are specifically designed to accommodate deaf and hard of hearing students. Hearing students are admitted to the graduate school and a small number are also admitted as undergraduates each year. The university was named after Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet, a notable figure in the advancement of deaf education.
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