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Indiana School for the Deaf Superintendent David Geeslin to retire at end of school year

Brandon Smith

Under Geeslin's leadership, the school became the first to provide American Sign Language and English instruction equally from kindergarten through 12th grade.
'The perfect match': College students with physical disabilities earn internships with Fehribach Center

Aubrey Wright

About 200 college students with physical disabilities have been matched to internships in Indianapolis.
How Sign Languages Develop

Walker Rhea

Researchers think that the first steps in the creation of a sign language likely resemble a game of charades. According to one study, it only takes five generations of learners for a pantomime to become a stable sign.