In honor of #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth, let’s recognize William Alexander Caldwell, a dedicated educator and the first black deaf educator in the USA, who taught for around 38 years, including mentoring Black deaf students. Throughout his career, he taught in four different states, leaving a lasting impact. He passed away in 1944 and was laid to rest in St. Augustine, Florida.

If it cuts off in Instagram, please go to Facebook under “Heritage ASL” page and watch the long video there.

Horizontal video, glasses on a light skin female with pulled gray hair and a black blazer over black and white striped shirt. Background consists of a silver faucet and a off white wall inside the lounge area.

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