The first formal school for the deaf was established in Paris, France, in 1760 by the Abbe Charles-Michel de l'Epee.

Abbe Charles-Michel de l'Epee is considered the father of sign language because he established the first formal school for the deaf in Paris, France, in 1760.

The American School for the Deaf was founded in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1817 by Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet and Laurent Clerc.

John Carlin was the first deaf person to graduate from college in the United States. He graduated from Georgetown University in 1850.

The National Association of the Deaf was founded in 1880 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The International Congress of the Deaf was held in Paris, France, in 1890.

The World Federation of the Deaf was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland.

There are over 100 countries that have sign languages that are officially recognized.

American Sign Language is the most widely used sign language in the world, with over 2 million users.

Sign languages are used by deaf people, while gestures are used by hearing people. Sign languages are more complex than gestures and have a grammar, while gestures do not.

The deaf community faces a number of challenges, including communication barriers, employment discrimination, and educational barriers.

The deaf community is working to overcome the challenges it faces by advocating for its rights, educating the public about sign language, and providing support services for deaf people.

The future of sign languages is bright. Sign languages are becoming more widely used, more standardized, and more accessible.

There are many ways to support the deaf community. You can learn sign language, educate yourself about deafness, and advocate for the rights of deaf people.

Sign languages are real languages, not just gestures. They are a valuable part of deaf culture and should be respected.