Sign of the Day for Friday, March 13, 2026

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Featured Deaf History Fact / This Day In History: March 13th is a significant day in Deaf history. On March 13, 1988, the first Deaf president of Gallaudet University, a school for people who are Deaf and hard of hearing, was selected. The appointment of the first Deaf president ended the famous Deaf President Now (DPN) student protest and was considered a victory for both students and the Deaf community because in its 124 year history the institution had never selected a Deaf president until Dr. Irving King Jordan was named that year.

DEAF PRESIDENT NOW

What is being signed (English Meaning)

DEAF PRESIDENT NOW

Sign Type
  • ASL
Sign Description

The dominant hand in the 1 Handshape starts by touching the corner of the mouth, then moves back to touch just in front of the ear then Both hands in the C Handshape palms forward, arms up on either side of your head. The hands move out and upward and end in the S Handshape then Both hands in the Y Handshape, palms face upwards, both hands are in front of the torso and move downward firmly.

Memory Aid

Sign: DEAF + Sign: PRESIDENT + Sign: NOW.

This Sign is Used to Say (Sign Synonyms)
  • DEAF PRESIDENT NOW
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English Sentence

There was a famous protest at Gallaudet University in 1988 called Deaf President Now.

ASL Gloss

BACK YEAR 1988 GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY HAPPEN WHAT? FAMOUS PROTEST CALLED DEAF PRESIDENT NOW.

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