Welcome Message from Megan

Welcome to the TRIPOD Archive!

The archivists at NTID and RIT’s Wallace Library have created this on-line archive as a resource for all who care about the quality of deaf education – parents, students, teachers and administrators.

It is hard to believe that almost 40 years have passed since my infant son was diagnosed as profoundly deaf. It is even more difficult to accept that many of the educational challenges we faced in the early 1980’s still exist today.

TRIPOD was a perfect storm where a hearing family with a deaf infant met dedicated educators and generous benefactors to create a truly ideal educational setting. At TRIPOD, we all learned and flourished.

I hope you find some of what we accomplished meaningful and helpful. Please let us know how you use the TRIPOD archive, and of course get in touch with any questions.

Best wishes,

Megan Williams
Founder, TRIPOD