Deaf Make a Stand

Twenty-five years ago Deaf people found their voice They said the hearing president must go Deaf had made their choice By thousands they occupied the school And many blocked the gates Breaking the rules They had a lot at stake They marched on Washington And made their own demands And though it wasn’t fun The Deaf took a stand They showed they wouldn’t give up And they got support worldwide Nothing would make them shut-up They wouldn’t run for cover or hide Eventually they got their way Their demands were met Deaf people got their say And new rules were set These actions changed the world A new day for Deaf unfurled Although they made a mess, They showed they are equals No more, no less