Why were deaf children denied inheritance in early Spain?
Because they could not read or write (lack of literacy)
Who first taught deaf people using symbol–object association?
Pedro Ponce de Leon
Who published the first book on teaching deaf people in 1620?
Juan Pablo de Bonet
What key method did Bonet introduce?
Manual alphabet (finger spelling)
Who is known as the father of modern sign language?
Charles Michel de l’Epee
What did de l’Epee develop?
A structured sign language from natural gestures
What major institution did de l’Epee establish?
First free school for the deaf in Paris
Who succeeded de l’Epee?
Roch Ambroise Cucurron Sicard
Who studied deaf education methods in Europe for the USA?
Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet
What are the two main communication approaches identified?
Oralism and Manualism
What is Oralism?
Use of spoken language only (no sign language)
What is Manualism?
Use of sign language for communication
Which method did Gallaudet support?
Manualism
Who helped Gallaudet establish deaf education in the USA?
Laurent Clerc
When was the first deaf school established in the USA?
1817
What is ASL derived from?
French Sign Language (FSL)
Is ASL a form of English?
No
What was the condition of deaf people in Ghana before 1957?
Isolated stigmatized and uneducated
Who introduced deaf education in Ghana?
Andrew Foster
When did Andrew Foster arrive in Ghana?
1957
Where was the first deaf school in Ghana established?
Osu Accra
What was the name of the first deaf school in Ghana?
Ghana Mission School for the Deaf
How many students were initially enrolled?
13 children and 11 adults
Where was the school later relocated?
Akuapem-Mampong
