1841

Establishment of a society ‘The Refuge for the Deaf and Dumb’, for the welfare of Deaf people providing training in trades and supporting those in physical or spiritual need Samuel Smith became the first ordained minister to Deaf people and RADD chaplain. Rev Samuel Smith publishes booklet arguing that Sign is first language for Deaf… Read more »

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Establishment of a society ‘The Refuge for the Deaf and Dumb’, for the welfare of Deaf people providing training in trades and supporting those in physical or spiritual need Samuel Smith became the first ordained minister to Deaf people and RADD chaplain.

Rev Samuel Smith publishes booklet arguing that Sign is first language for Deaf people.