Ferdinand Berthier

Revolutionizing Deaf Education: Ferdinand Berthier’s 220th Birthday Celebration Through an Inspiring Google Doodle

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Google Doodle Celebrates Ferdinand Berthier’s 220th Birthday

Celebrating the 220th Birthday of a Deaf Visionary In this commemorative piece, we honour Ferdinand Berthier, a remarkable Deaf French educator, and intellectual whose legacy continues to shape the landscape of Deaf culture. This Doodle, crafted by the talented Deaf artist Nicolas Combes from Paris, pays homage to a man who, two centuries ago, began … Read more

Unveiling the Legacy of Ferdinand Berthier: A Trailblazer in Deaf Rights Advocacy

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Unveiling the Legacy of Ferdinand Berthier A Trailblazer in Deaf Rights Advocacy

Early Years and Education Ferdinand Berthier, born on September 30, 1803, in Louhans, Saône-et-Loire, France, emerged as a prominent figure in the 19th-century French landscape. His journey commenced at the Institut National de Jeunes Sourds de Paris in 1811, under the directorship of Abbé Roch-Ambroise Sicard. Initially seeking basic vocational skills, Berthier’s life took a … Read more