A world-class institute of changemakers in the deaf and signing community.
Since 1864, we have been investing in and creating resources for deaf and hard of hearing children, their families, and the professionals who work with them.
Over 50 degree programs, with online and continuing education for personal and professional development.
Innovating solutions to break down barriers, and using science to prove what does and doesn’t work.
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GUAAExecutive Director:Rebecca Rydstrom, '02 Peikoff Alumni House (PAH)
(202) 250-2590 (videophone)(202) 651-5060 (voice)(202) 651-5062 (fax)
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The LCCF Laurent Clerc Award is presented to a deaf person for his or her outstanding contributions to society.
2020 Ernest Elmer Hairston, '61 & Ph.D '94 (MD)2019 Nancy Rourke (CO)2018 Drago Renteria, E-'90 (CA)2017 Michelle A. Banks, E-'89 (DC)2016 Nyle Lorenzo DiMarco, '13 (NY)2015 Stephen C. Baldwin '68 (TX)2014 Alfred Sonnenstrahl E-'87 (MD)2013 Ann Silver, '72 (WA)2012 Charles C. Baird, E-'72 (TX)2011 Allison Schlesinger-Sepulveda, '91 (CA)2010 Dr. Barbara Kannapell, '61 (DC) 2009 Scott DeLoach (TX)2008 No Award2007 Roy "Ed" Bosson, '66 (TX) & Nathie L. Marbury, '75 (TX)2006 Dr. Gertrude Scott Galloway, '51 (TX) 2005 No Award2004 Dr. Carol Padden (CA) & Dr. Tom Humphries, '68 & '72 (CA)2003 Kevin Nolan, Sr. (MD) 2002 Berta Foster (MI) 2001 Dr. Frank Lala (CA) 2000 Ben Soukup, E-'74 (SD) 1999 Sam Rittenberg, E-'23 (AL) 1998 Alexander "Sandy" Ewan (MD) 1997 Marvin J. Marshall, '47 (IN) 1996 Ausma Smits, '61 (MD) 1995 Earnest I. Okwara, '85 (RI) 1994 Albert Couthen, '66 (MS) 1993 Gilbert C. Eastman, '57 (MD) 1992 John B. Davis, E '37 (IL) 1991 Rev. Otto B. Berg, '38 (DC) 1990 Leo M. Jacobs, '38 (CA) 1989 Jack R. Gannon, '59 (MD)1988 Ernest Marshall (NY) 1987 Charley E. Whisman, '36 (IN) 1986 William J. Marra, '30 (KS) & Willard Shorter (DC) 1985 William T. Griffing, '24 (OK) & Florence B. Crammatte, '35 (MD) 1984 Jess M. Smith, H '82 (IN) 1983 Gordon L. Allen (MN) 1982 Alan B. Crammatte, '32 (MD)1981 Byron B. Burnes, '26 (CA) 1980 Frederick C. Schreiber, '42 (MD)1979 Frank B. Sullivan, '41 (IL) 1978 No Award 1977 No Award 1976 Robert G. Sanderson, '41 (UT) 1975 Frank R. Turk, '52 (MD)1974 Benjamin M. Schowe, Sr., '18 (OH) 1973 James N. Orman, '23 (IL)1972 No Award 1971 Robert H. Weibrecht (CA)1970 David Peikoff, '29 (MD)
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Spring 2021 – Dec 12Fall 2021 – May 15