Foster's work allowed for the use of sign language to grow throughout Africa, increasing opportunities for children throughout the continent. Foster also changed the lives of many students, who have gone on to further improve education for special students in their countries. It was due to Foster's efforts that Gallaudet began welcoming students from Foster's schools in Africa. One student of many whose lives were changed by Foster is Seth Tetteh-Ocloo, a student at the Ghana Mission School for the Deaf who followed Foster to Gallaudet after completing his high school education. He went on to earn a master's degree in education from Gallaudet in 1965, as well as doctorates in educational psychology and rehabilitation from Southern Illinois University. He returned to Ghana to work as a rehabilitation officer for the country, and also founded Ghana's second school for the Deaf. As a result of Foster's efforts, Gallaudet University began accepting students from his schools in Africa, all of which have gone to graduate from University. Because of Andrew Foster's work bringing language and education to Africa, he is considered the "Father of Deaf Education in Africa" amongst members of the Deaf community. Awards 1962 - Received the Man of the Year award from Alpha Sigma Pi. 1970 - Gallaudet granted Andrew Foster an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters in recognition of his accomplishments, making him the first black person to receive such a degree from the university. 1975 - Received the Edward Miner Gallaudet Award from their alumni association 1981 - Received the Alumni Honor Award from Eastern Michigan University in 1981 1982 - Received the SPU 1982 alumni The Medallion Award in recognition of his work 2004 - Gallaudet University dedicated an auditorium in Andrew Foster's name, calling him the "Father of Deaf Education in Africa". Media Deaf Mosaic segment - Episode #404 of the Gallaudet University-produced Deaf Mosaic had a tribute to Andrew Foster. Described and Captioned Media Program registration required, physical loan for classroom setting. Gallaudet University Video Library Catalog, online viewing available. See also Education in Africa Deafness for a comparison of the medical, disability and cultural models of deafness. Deaf culture American Sign Language References Missionary Biographical Sketch of Andrew Jackson Foster Statistics of Christian Ministry for the Deaf National Black Deaf Advocates-Andrew Foster Scholarship External links Website of Christian Mission for the Deaf Gallaudet University Financial Aid Office Biography of Andrew Foster in