Laurent Clerc: a Contrarian Perspective on the Legacy of a Deaf Pioneer
Words: 528 Pages: 2 1398Laurent Clerc, a name often revered in American history for his role in the establishment of the first permanent school for the deaf in the United States, the American School for the Deaf (ASD). While many celebrate his contributions and view him as a trailblazer for deaf education, a contrarian perspective prompts a closer examination of his impact, revealing nuances that challenge the conventional narrative surrounding Clerc. Born in 1785 in La Balme-les-Grottes, France, Clerc experienced the challenges of deafness […]