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Gallaudet and Washington, DC
Gallaudet:
Gallaudet University, the
world’s only university in which all programs and
services are specifically designed to accommodate deaf
and hard of hearing students, was founded in 1864 by an
Act of Congress, and its charter was signed by President
Abraham Lincoln.
Gallaudet University
offers educational programs to deaf and hard of hearing
students at all learning levels. The Kendall
Demonstration Elementary School (KDES) serves infants
and their parents and continues service through the
Eighth Grade. The Model Secondary School for the Deaf (MSSD)
offers programs for students in Grades 9 through 12.
Deaf and hard of hearing undergraduate students can
choose from more than 30 majors leading to a bachelor of
arts or a bachelor of science degree. Graduate programs, open to deaf, hard of hearing, and
hearing students, include a master of arts or a master
of science degree, specialist degree, certificates, and
doctoral degrees in a variety of fields involving
professional service provision to deaf and hard of
hearing people.
Gallaudet University has
a rich and interesting history. For more information
about the history of Gallaudet or information on campus
tours, please visit
Gallaudet University's Online Visitors Center.
Gallaudet University is
located in Washington, DC. Only a mile from Union
Station, our nation's capital and other area attractions
are easily accessible from campus. The University
provides a free shuttle bus to and from Union Station to
facilitate travel on and off campus. For detailed
information and schedules, please visit the
shuttle bus service website.
Washington, DC:
The District of
Columbia is a beautiful place to visit. Participants of
the Summer Program in Genetics do have free time that
they may use to tour the city. Here are some helpful DC
tourism links.
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