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National Archives Panel Discussion on 'Through Deaf Eyes' March 21
On Wednesday, March 21, at noon, the National Archives will present a panel discussion on the employment and accommodation for deaf people in the federal government.
This program, to be held in the William G. McGowan Theater, is presented in
partnership with WETA and Gallaudet University, and in conjunction with the
important television documentary, Through Deaf Eyes, premiering that
evening. The program is free and open to the public. The National Archives
is fully accessible, and there will be a sign language interpreter at this
event.
Through Deaf Eyes (2006) is a two-hour documentary produced by WETA
Washington, D.C., and Florentine Films/Hott Productions exploring nearly
200 years of deaf life in America. Premiering March 21 at 9 p.m. on PBS
stations nationwide, the film presents the shared experiences of American
history -- family life, education, work, and community connections -- from
the perspective of deaf citizens.
The discussion panel includes: Karen Kenton, executive producer of
Through Deaf Eyes; Nancy J. Bloch, chief executive officer of the National
Association of the Deaf; Robert M. Buchanan, author of Illusions of
Equality: Deaf Americans in School and Factory; and Paul Singleton, a team
leader with the Department of Defense's Computer/Electronic Accommodations
Program. Mr. Robert Jew, director of the National Archives' EEO and
Diversity programs, will introduce the program, and several film excerpts
will be shown.
The William G. McGowan Theater is located at 700 Constitution Avenue,
NW. Reservations are not required, and seating is on a first-come,
first-served basis. Use the Special Events entrance on Constitution Avenue
at 7th Street. Metro: Archives/Navy Memorial/Penn Quarter Station
(Yellow/Green Line). For more information, call 202-357-5000 or email
public.program@nara.gov.
On Wednesday, March 21, at noon, the National Archives will present a panel discussion on the employment and accommodation for deaf people in the federal government.
This program, to be held in the William G. McGowan Theater, is presented in
partnership with WETA and Gallaudet University, and in conjunction with the
important television documentary, Through Deaf Eyes, premiering that
evening. The program is free and open to the public. The National Archives
is fully accessible, and there will be a sign language interpreter at this
event.
Through Deaf Eyes (2006) is a two-hour documentary produced by WETA
Washington, D.C., and Florentine Films/Hott Productions exploring nearly
200 years of deaf life in America. Premiering March 21 at 9 p.m. on PBS
stations nationwide, the film presents the shared experiences of American
history -- family life, education, work, and community connections -- from
the perspective of deaf citizens.
The discussion panel includes: Karen Kenton, executive producer of
Through Deaf Eyes; Nancy J. Bloch, chief executive officer of the National
Association of the Deaf; Robert M. Buchanan, author of Illusions of
Equality: Deaf Americans in School and Factory; and Paul Singleton, a team
leader with the Department of Defense's Computer/Electronic Accommodations
Program. Mr. Robert Jew, director of the National Archives' EEO and
Diversity programs, will introduce the program, and several film excerpts
will be shown.
The William G. McGowan Theater is located at 700 Constitution Avenue,
NW. Reservations are not required, and seating is on a first-come,
first-served basis. Use the Special Events entrance on Constitution Avenue
at 7th Street. Metro: Archives/Navy Memorial/Penn Quarter Station
(Yellow/Green Line). For more information, call 202-357-5000 or email
public.program@nara.gov.