Jane Norman (American deaf activist)
Jane Norman | |
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Jane Norman | |
| Born | Nellie Jane Norman September 11, 1939 Covington, Virginia, United States |
| Died | April 4, 2020 (aged 80) Riverside, California, United States |
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| Occupation(s) | Performer, director, professor, and curator |
| Years active | 1960s–2020 |
| Known for | Advocacy for deaf culture, American Sign Language, and art; Founding the National Deaf Life Museum at Gallaudet University |
| Spouse | Edward Wilk (divorced) |
| Parent(s) | Frances Christine Thomas Norman and Fred Gene Norman |
| Relatives | Freda Norman (sister) |
Nellie Jane Norman (September 11, 1939 – April 4, 2020) was a deaf performer, director, professor, and curator, recognized for her work on the faculty of Gallaudet University. She actively promoted deaf culture, language, and art through her contributions to teaching, TV programs, and film festivals. In 2007, she founded the National Deaf Life Museum at Gallaudet.