In July 1989, a few months after New Zealand hosted the World Deaf Games in Christchurch, more than 6,000 Deaf people from around the world met at Gallaudet University to celebrate Deaf culture at the first week-long Deaf Way conference.
On Friday 27 July 1989, a group of New Zealanders take in the sights of Washington D.C, including Gallaudet University, the White House, House of Congress and the Lincoln Memorial, as well as checking out the city’s underground rail system.
| Donated by | Dorothy Jones |
| Original format | 8mm |
| Reference number | DJ05-01-OTH89 |
| Sponsored by | Catherine Greenwood |
1989
The first Deaf president of Gallaudet University, I. King Jordan, is visiting Christchurch, New Zealand for the World Games of the Deaf in January 1989. Dr King Jordan is interviewed about the changes he has implemented at Gallaudet University, and Deaf education in NZ.
1981
Stephen Leach talks about his experience at Gallaudet College in Washington DC, USA.
