Question

Do you know?

The French priest Charles-Michel de l’Épée (1712–89) is recognised as ‘The Father of Sign Language and Deaf Education’.

Answer 1

Yes. Charles-Michel de l’Épée (1712–1789) was a French priest who is widely recognised as the “Father of Sign Language and Deaf Education.” He established one of the earliest free schools for deaf students in Paris and played an important role in developing and promoting sign-based education.