Ohio School for the Deaf History

05/27/2026

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05/27/2026

You can follow this page Ohio School for the Deaf for recognizing seniors and other exciting news being shared to the community and OSD alumni too!

✨SENIOR SPOTLIGHT✨
Arriana York, Class of 2026
From Greenville, OH
Joined OSD in 2014
Participated in soccer, basketball, track, SBG, RAD, Jr. NAD, Drama Club/School Plays, the Culinary program, and pickleball
Plans: Attend NTID in Rochester, NY
Favorite Memory: Winning 1st place in the Culinary Bowl!
Advice: Be true to yourself.

05/21/2026

05/21/2026

History of William “Dummy” Hoy being placed at the Ohio School for the Deaf

05/20/2026

04/11/2026

We aim to set up an OSD museum at our school in the near future and would be grateful for any advice or assistance that can bring this project to fruition, especially considering the old cafeteria's significance as depicted in one of the images, with another featuring AI-driven concepts.

04/11/2026

Happy Deaf History Month! Deaf leaders have helped shape education, advocacy and opportunity across generations.

From Laurent Clerc’s role in establishing Deaf education in the United States to I. King Jordan’s historic leadership at Gallaudet University, these leaders paved the way for greater access, representation and inclusion.

This Deaf History Month, we recognize the lasting impact of Deaf leaders who continue to inspire progress and expand opportunities for people with disabilities.

Explore NDI's financial resources for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community at https://www.nationaldisabilityinstitute.org/financial-resilience-center/deaf-resources/.

Image description: Graphic titled “Deaf Leaders Who Shaped History” featuring four individuals: Laurent Clerc, Helen Keller, Andrew Foster and I. King Jordan. Each person’s name, lifespan and a short description of their contributions appear above their portrait. Clerc is described as a pioneer of Deaf education in the United States. Keller is described as an author, educator and disability rights advocate who was Deaf and blind. Foster is described as the father of Deaf education in Africa, establishing more than 30 schools. Jordan is described as the first Deaf president of Gallaudet University. The NDI logo appears in the top right corner.

05/07/2025

Our Ohio Deaf History class worked hard on this project to show the history of Ohio School for the Deaf building history. Enjoy the picture and video (u can look at video in comment below).

04/10/2025

04/07/2025

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Did you know the Ohio School for the Deaf was almost established in Cincinnati? Back in 1821–1822, the area recognized the educational needs of a nearby deaf village.

It remains a mystery why the plan was dropped. Later, between 1827 and 1829, Tallmadge, Ohio ran by a deaf teacher, Colonel Smith —before Columbus became the school’s permanent location.