Dec 31, 2006 · I. King Jordan made history in 1988 when he became the first deaf president of Gallaudet University, the world’s only university with all programs and services designed specifically for students who are deaf and hard of hearing.

Jordan became deaf at the age of 21, when, after driving a motorcycle without a helmet, he was flung into the windshield of a car and suffered two skull fractures, a fractured jaw, and a concussion. His injuries severed the nerves in one ear completely and damaged the …

Mar 1, 2006 · Jordan made history in 1988 by becoming the first deaf president of DC’s Gallaudet University, the world’s only liberal-arts university for the deaf. He leaves the presidency at the end of this year.

Irving King Jordan’s life story is one of resilience, leadership, and transformation. His journey from overcoming personal adversity to becoming a leading advocate for the deaf community exemplifies the power of determination and the importance of inclusive representation.

Nov 29, 2021 · Jordan served from 1988 until 2006 as president, and every president since then has been deaf. Surrounded by students, I. King Jordan, raises his hands to celebrate his appointment as the first Deaf president of Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. Quote from Dr. I. King Jordan: "Deaf people can do anything hearing people can do, except hear."

Irwin King Jordan was the first deaf president of Gallaudet University, the only educational institution in the world specifically designed for deaf and hard of hearing individuals. He assumed the leadership role in 1988, following a student-led protest against the appointment of yet another hearing administrator.

King Jordan became the eighth president in the long history of Gallaudet University in 1988, following a student protest that demanded that the position be filled by a deaf person (see accompanying article). In the years since, he has become a major spokesperson for hearing disability awareness.

Dec 23, 2020 · We talked recently with I. King Jordan Jr., whose story of advocating for the rights of individuals with disabilities spans more than 30 years and traverses the halls of Gallaudet University, the nation’s leading university for the education of …

I.King Jordan’s Impact The Deaf President Now (DPN) protests brought important national attention to the Deaf community, causing society to reflect more on the rights of Deaf people.

Apr 30, 2006 · I. King Jordan, the first deaf person to lead an American university, took up his presidency at Gallaudet amidst a storm. In the days before his March 13, 1988 appointment, students had shut...