What is OUL?

OUL stands for Organization of Unique Learners. It is a support group for the Deaf and Hard Hearing community. For example, someone who goes to college or has a job may get lost in class or the workplace; they would get distressed and don't have a support system. They do not know what to do when it comes to that. That is where OUL comes in. To join the OUL group, we can provide feedback or suggestions on what kind of accommodation they need for their courses and workplace. Parents who have child/children with neurodevelopment disabilities can join the group to learn more about learning styles and accommodation needs. The staff or professional workers are welcome to join the group to share the information on research or work together to develop better resources.

 

How did OUL start?

 

As a student at Gallaudet, Patrick Peters, the OUL founder, decided to set up this organization with Dr. Cristina Berdichevsky's support in the early 1990s. Patrick wanted to have a support group for unique learners on campus. The support group members called it "OUL." because we do not like the word "learning disabilities." Instead, we prefer to be called Unique Learners because we learn and think differently.  

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​So, Patrick decided to set it up a Facebook Group for general public. He is developing and working on resources for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people with neurodevelopmental disabilities.

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How to join the OUL group:

 

You are welcome to join the Facebook group to stay connected with the members or keep checking here on this website.