QUIZ 1

INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION

Name: Sophia Ivy E. Servidad Date: March 8, 2023

Course & Year: BEED-Gen 1st Year

Marlee Beth Matlin Short Description

Marlee Beth Matlin born on August 24, 1965,
is an American actress, author, and activist.
She is the recipient of numerous accolades,
including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe
Award, etc.

Matlin is deaf and has been since she was 18

months old, due to a genetic disorder. Despite
her deafness, Matlin has had a successful
career in Hollywood. Matlin also has been a
strong advocate for deaf rights and has worked
to increase awareness and understanding of
deaf culture. She has also been an advocate
for closed captioning and other accessibility
measures in media and entertainment.

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Meryl-
Streep

Marlee Matlin is an actress, author, and activist who made a significant contribution to the
entertainment industry and the deaf community. As the first deaf actress to win an Academy
Award for her role in children of Lesser God, Matlin has paved the way for other deaf actors
and has shown that disability does not have to limit one’s ability. In researching Matlin, I was
captive by her resilience and determination despite being deaf from a young age she never let
her disability define her or hold her back. Matlin’s activism and advocacy work are also
noteworthy. She used her platform to raise awareness about the challenges faced by the deaf
community and to advocate for greater accessibility with inclusivity. Matlin has shown that
disability does not have to be a limitation and that everyone has something valuable to offer.