Elana,

The Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) traveled an
exhibition in the early to mid 80's (I think) about deaf culture.  I don't
have all the details - it was before my time at SITES. The person to contact
is: Laurie Trippett, (202) 357-3168.  Good luck.

At 05:20 PM 3/16/97 -0500, you wrote:
>I'm posting this message for a friend without Internet access. Please excuse
>cross-postings.
>
>I am a graduate student in museum studies at John F. Kennedy University. I am
>currently working on my master's project and would like to request
>information from anyone out there that can help me.
>
>My master's project is about Deaf visitors in museums. I am focusing on how
> museums can acknowledge Deaf people as a social group rather than as
>individuals with disabilities. I realize that this is a controversial subject
>within the Deaf community itself and am looking to present both points of
>view. But for now I am searching for case study examples of museums that
>have, in the past or present, developed programs, exhibitions, or events that
>focused on the Deaf community. I am NOT looking for examples of how museums
>accommodate visitors with hearing impairments through services such as Sign
>Language Interpretation and TTY access. I am strictly focused on the
>representation of Deaf culture, history, achievements, struggles, etc.
>through exhibitions, programs, events, or other relevant means.
>
>Your help is greatly appreciated.
>Elana Kalisher
>