Participant Info

First Name
Meredith
Last Name
Peruzzi
Affiliation
National Deaf Life Museum at Gallaudet University
Website URL
http://www.meredithperuzzi.com/
Keywords
deaf history, deaf culture, deaf people, deafness, deaf, disability, disability history, american sign language, sign language, gallaudet university, gallaudet
Additional Contact Information

Personal Info

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About Me

I am a historian and museum professional working in the field of Deaf history, with a particular emphasis on American Deaf history and the history of Gallaudet University.

In addition to providing expertise on Deaf history to researchers around the world, I have also presented and consulted internationally regarding the field of museum work and how museums can best serve Deaf visitors.

I am a PhD student at the University of Leicester.

Recent Publications

Available on my website.

Media Coverage
Country Focus
United States
Expertise by Geography
North America
Expertise by Chronology
19th century, 20th century, 21st century
Expertise by Topic
Disability, Museums, Public History