Summary
The New Mexico School for the Deaf (NMSD) is a state-run school in Santa Fe, New Mexico, providing education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students from preschool through grade 12. Established in 1887 by the New Mexico legislature, it is the only land-grant school for the deaf in the United States.[1]
Facilities edit
Several of NMSD's buildings are historical landmarks designed in the Santa Fe Pueblo architectural style. The campus includes Dillon Hall, Hester Hall, Connor Hall, Cartwright Hall, Delgado Hall, Belle & Cora Larson Dining Hall, Lars M. Larson Residential Complex & Activity Center, James A. Little Theater, Library & Museum and the Superintendent's Residence.
It has a boarding facility with a capacity of 96 students.[2]
It has preschool facilities in Albuquerque, Farmington, and Las Cruces.[3]
References edit
- ^ Gannon, Jack. 1981. Deaf Heritage–A Narrative History of Deaf America, Silver Spring, MD: National Association of the Deaf, pp. 49–50 (PDF Archived 2012-03-28 at the Wayback Machine PDF Archived 2012-03-28 at the Wayback Machine)
- ^ "Residential program". New Mexico School for the Deaf. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
- ^ "About NMSD". New Mexico School for the Deaf. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
External links edit
- NMSD Web site
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