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Deaf President Now! traces the powerful uprising that led to Deaf rights in the US – now again under threat

Published 23 May 2025 with The Conversation

By Sofya Gollan, Gemma King and Samuel Martin

In March 1988, students of the world’s only Deaf university started a revolution that made national news. Now, the first film to document this historic uprising is screening on Apple TV+.

At the same time, American universities are grappling with the consequences of President Donald Trump’s war on diversity, equity and inclusion.