Deaf Children Learn English and American Sign Language

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Matthew J. Campion, The Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf

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Oct 09, 2019

At theWestern PA School for the Deaf, Deaf and Hard of Hearing students experiencehigh qualityacademic and extracurricular programs that are uniquely tailoredto them, accordingto theDir. of Institutional Advancement Matt Campion. WPSDoffers a language-rich learningenvironment that involvesboth English & American Sign Language. Mr. Campionalso discusses the school's 150th Anniversary celebration with host Sheila Hyland. Recorded at Xfinity Store, McCandless Crossing, Pittsburgh, PA. wpsd.org

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