Alice Cogswell Bemis

Alice Cogswell Bemis was a trailblazing advocate for the deaf and hard-of-hearing, and Slocum's biography provides a sensitive and insightful look at her life and work. From her early years dealing with hearing loss to her tireless efforts to improve the lives of the deaf, Bemis was an inspiration to all who knew her. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of deaf education and disability rights.

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