Abstract

Papers of deaf sociologist, educator, and international disability activist Dr. Yerker Andersson. Includes correspondence, publications, manuscripts, meeting minutes and agendas, photographs, stamp collection, and more.

Scope and Contents

While Dr. Andersson was not deeply involved in CISS or other deaf sports governing bodies, he did acquire some materials from international contacts over the course of his career. Includes a diploma and certificates for participation in the 8th World Winter Games for the Deaf (Lake Placid, NY, 1975) and some publications and correspondence from CISS and other sports groups.

Scope and Contents

The World Deaf Leadership Program (see MSS 208 for more) was a Gallaudet initiative in partnership with Japan’s Nippon Foundation to improve deaf education in developing countries. Dr. Andersson was not directly involved with the WDL, but still acquired some materials from it, including correspondence, memoranda, and vision documents. Note that one file in this series is closed until 2050 at Dr. Andersson’s request.

Scope and Contents Material from Dr. Andersson’s work on disability issues, including correspondence and reports from his time on the National Council on Disability, and related federal government publications. Also includes material from other disability-related organizations, publications and newsletters on disability, and material on the classification of disability, including the development of the ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health) and ICIDH-2 (International...