I. King Jordan quotes

Differences among deaf people are okay, but we need to recognize those differences and work together. (I. King Jordan)
At Gallaudet, deafness isn't an issue. You don't even think about it. Students can pay attention to accounting or psychology or journalism. But when a deaf person goes to another college, no matter how supportive it is, that person doesn't get the same access. View quote
I. King Jordan
I grew up outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in a little town, and went to a regular high school. I was a... very average student in that high school. Then I joined the Navy, and while I was in the Navy, I was in a motorcycle accident and woke up deaf in a hospital. View quote
I. King Jordan
There are people who are born deaf and grow up deaf who don't speak at all, and some of them have told me that they resent a little bit that I do speak. But, you know, I have to be myself. I have to do what I'm comfortable doing. View quote
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After becoming deaf, I realized that I'd better get an education if I was ever to do anything with my life. View quote
I. King Jordan

I. King Jordan

Occupation: American Educator
Born: June 16, 1943
Quotes count: 5