1. Jean Massieu
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2. Background Born in Cadillac, France in 1772 Deaf at birth
Had five deaf siblings
Was viewed as “deaf and dumb”
Denied schooling because of it
Died on July 21, 1846

3. Contributions Massieu attended the Beordeaux School for the Deaf
Owned by Abbe Sicard
Learned to read and write French
Sicard gave Massieu a teaching position at The National Institute for the Deaf in Paris
Massieu decided to teach Sicard sign

4. Contributions Cont. Massieu became Sicard’s successor
One of the students he taught was Laurent Clerc
Later founded a Deaf school in Lille, France
Massieu is considered one of the pioneers in Deaf education
Helped develop the first formalized French Sign Language

5. Today Schools for the deaf and hard of hearing named after Massieu
Jean Massieu Academy in Texas
Jean Massieu School of the Deaf in Utah