Deaf History That: Deaf Community Gatherings

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Historically, community gatherings for the deaf community involved a meal and festivities afterwards. Attendees could expect to partake in performances, lectures, sermons, storytelling, and the sharing of news from other areas. This became a custom of the deaf community. Part of the “Deaf History That” series.

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Runtime: 2 minutes

Topic: Deaf Life
Subtopic: Deaf - General, Deaf History
Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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Release Year: 2016
Producer/Distributor: National Association Of The Deaf
Series: Deaf History That

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