Stanley Smith: A Deaf Man’s Journey from Oralism to Deaf School
Автор: Sign & Wander
Загружено: 2025-10-18
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In this moving interview, Stanley Smith, a 91-year-old Deaf leader and former RID President from Northern California, shares his powerful story of growing up during the era of oralism and later finding his identity and community in a Deaf school.
Stanley’s story captures a crucial chapter in Deaf history, revealing what life was like for Deaf children who were taught to speak and read lips before sign language was accepted in education. His reflections show the resilience, culture, and pride that shaped generations of Deaf individuals.
His signing style, developed over decades, is rich with historical ASL expressions, making this video a valuable resource for interpreters and ASL learners to study signing variation and generational language use.
👉 Perfect for:
Interpreter and ASL student practice
Deaf history and cultural studies
Learning about oralism and Deaf education
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