Preservation Of American Sign Language, National Association Of The Deaf (1913 Black & White Film)

Experience a powerful moment in deaf history with this black and white film from 1913. George W. Veditz, former president of the National Association of the Deaf, delivers a compelling defense of the right for deaf individuals to use sign language instead of verbalization. With precise signing, large gestures for the camera, and emotional biblical passages, Veditz's recorded speech stands as a passionate plea to preserve sign language amidst the rise of oralism in deaf education. This historic film, complete with finger spelling for translation, remains a vital testament to the resilience and advocacy within the deaf community.

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Veditz, G. W. (1913) Preservation of the Sign language. National Association Of The Deafuction Company, F. D., prod [United States: National Association of the Deaf, ; United States: Distributor not identified, 1934] [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2023600536