Behind the Times Sign of the Times Speech, rather than hearing, has been at the heart of the long history of deaf exclusion. Rosamund Oates | Published in History Today Volume 72 Issue 11 November 2022 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Language Related Articles No Longer Deaf to the Past Deafness, 'Visible Speech' and Alexander Graham Bell Popular articles Christmas Before Charles Dickens The First Christmas Tree