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Deafstudentshave had to overcome obstaclesin thispredominantly"hearing world." Particularly atLU they faced communicationbarrierswiththe factthattheycannothear
However, hearing students have helped by eliminating misconceptions that concern the deaf.
Mrs. Sue Willmington, directorfortheHands of Liberty, said, "It used to be when people thought ofthedeaf, they thought they were mentally ill or theycouldn'tdrive,which are not true."
She attributed the change in attitude to mainstreaming inschools givingstudentsexposure tothe deaf.
AccordingtoWillmington, the ministry has enabled her to "give the Gospel to the deaf who would not accidently overhear it."
Willmington interpreted fortheOld Time Gospel Hour for 18 years (from 1975-1990) and has served asthedirector for The Hands of Liberty since 1972.
Deaf students and interpretersfellowship together despite difficultiesposedby the lackofspoken language.
Gus Nollmeyer franctically exploresthe latestinlibrary research inhopes offindingthe last"checked-in" book forhis paper.
Sophomore Robin Miller decided toprank her roommate Laura Sippleby creating the ultimate latenight surprise by toiletpapering herbed and covering itwith K-frog, Power Pigand friends.