08: Deaf History & Culture - Why You Shouldn't Ask a Deaf Person if They Can Lipread
In this episode we get a brief overview of Deaf history and culture, including the history of American Sign Language. Carter begins by discussing his background and how he came to know ASL, and he shares an embarrassing story about the time he asked a Deaf person if they could lipread. Then we talk about A.G. Bell and his negative impact on Deaf education in America. Next, we discuss the history of ASL, Gallaudet University, and the story of the "Deaf President Now" or "DPN" movement.