<P> The American School for the Deaf ( ASD ) is the oldest permanent school for the deaf in the United States . It was founded April 15 , 1817 , in West Hartford , Connecticut , by Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet , Dr. Mason Cogswell , and Laurent Clerc and became a state - supported school later that year . It was also the second and present site of Hubbard 's school . </P>
<P> The American School for the Deaf ( ASD ) is the oldest permanent school for the deaf in the United States . It was founded April 15 , 1817 , in West Hartford , Connecticut , by Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet , Dr. Mason Cogswell , and Laurent Clerc and became a state - supported school later that year . It was also the second and present site of Hubbard 's school . </P>
who established the first public school for deaf in america
who established the first public school for deaf in america
Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet Laurent Clerc Dr. Mason Cogswell
Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet Laurent Clerc Dr. Mason Cogswell