I. King Jordan

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Person
gptkbp:advocacy Legislation for Deaf rights
Deaf culture awareness
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Gallaudet_University
gptkbp:alma_mater gptkb:Gallaudet_University
gptkbp:awards Gallaudet University Honorary Doctorate
gptkbp:belief Belief in equality for all individuals.
gptkbp:birth_date 1943-12-16
1936-12-12
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
Glen Riddle, Pennsylvania, USA
gptkbp:challenges Overcoming barriers for Deaf individuals
gptkbp:children 2
gptkbp:civic_engagement Advocacy for disability rights
gptkbp:collaboration Hearing and Deaf communities
gptkbp:community_impact Influencing Deaf education worldwide
gptkbp:community_involvement Fostering a sense of community among Deaf individuals
gptkbp:community_service Deaf organizations
gptkbp:cultural_impact Promoting Deaf culture in society
gptkbp:cultural_representation Raising awareness about Deaf culture
gptkbp:economic_policy Changes in Deaf education policies
gptkbp:education gptkb:Gallaudet_University
gptkbp:field gptkb:Education
gptkbp:has_role Deaf youth
gptkbp:honorary_title Various awards for contributions to Deaf community
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label I. King Jordan
gptkbp:impact Increased enrollment of Deaf students in higher education
gptkbp:influenced Deaf education policies
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:culture
gptkbp:inspiration Deaf leaders worldwide
gptkbp:involvement Deaf advocacy groups
gptkbp:known_for Advocacy for the deaf community
Advocacy for deaf rights
being the first deaf president of Gallaudet University
gptkbp:language gptkb:American_Sign_Language
gptkbp:leadership Pioneering leadership in Deaf education
gptkbp:legacy Increased visibility of deaf leaders
gptkbp:media_appearances Documentaries on Deaf culture
gptkbp:mentor Guiding future Deaf leaders
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:American
gptkbp:network Building connections in Deaf community
gptkbp:notable_achievement First deaf president of Gallaudet University
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:University
gptkbp:personal_life Active in community service
gptkbp:philanthropy Support for Deaf education initiatives
gptkbp:philosophy Empowerment through education
gptkbp:position_held gptkb:President_of_Gallaudet_University
gptkbp:predecessor Jerry Lee
Edward C. Merrill Jr.
gptkbp:public_speaking Universities and conferences
Deaf rights conferences
gptkbp:publications Articles on Deaf education
gptkbp:recognition National and international awards
gptkbp:residence gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
gptkbp:retirement gptkb:2006
gptkbp:sign_language Fluent in ASL
gptkbp:social_behavior Advocating for social justice for Deaf individuals
gptkbp:spouse Linda Jordan
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Robert_R._Davila
gptkbp:term_end gptkb:2006
gptkbp:term_start gptkb:1988
gptkbp:vision Inclusive education for all
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Gallaudet_University
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3