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Essay On King Jordan

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Eve Gizelbach
Malina Dravis-Tucker
AM 145 T\TH
Project 3: Famous Deaf Person
July 26, 2016

Irving King Jordan

Today I will introduce you to a famous Deaf person. My assignment is to tell you about Irving King Jordan. Irving King Jordan or I. King Jordan as he is most well known as is one of the most well known modern famous Deaf person. I will tell you about his beginnings, how he became Deaf and what he is most well known for.

King Jordan was born on June 16, 1943 in Glen Ridge, Pennsylvania; a small town outside of Philadelphia, PA. Jordan was born hearing to hearing parents. Jordan had two sisters who were also hearing. With Jordan growing up in a hearing family he went to a regular school. Growing up, Jordan never met a Deaf or hard of hearing person. Jordan graduated from Penncrest High School in 1962. In …show more content…

Jordan also quoted Frederick Schreibert, saying, "Deaf people can do anything hearing people can, except hear," which became the motto of the deaf community. Jordan continues to be an ambassador to the Deaf community. Jordan holds many awards and honorary degrees ranging from the Presidential Citizen’s Medal and Washingtonian of the Year. Jordan also was appointed to the President’s Committee on Employment of people with Disabilities in 1990 and again in 1993. Currently Jordan lives in Maryland with his wife.

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