Help Us Continue a Legacy of Excellence in Deaf Education
For over 50 years, Fontbonne University’s Graduate Deaf Education Program has equipped more than 600 educators with the skills and knowledge to empower children who are deaf or hard of hearing. These educators help children listen, talk, read, and thrive. To safeguard its legacy and expand its impact, we propose a creative solution with Butler University. Butler, within its College of Communication (CCOM), will launch a program modeled after Fontbonne’s Master of Arts in Deaf Education in January 2026. We need your support to ensure this piece of Fontbonne and its founding mission continues!
Together, we can meet the growing demand for highly skilled professionals who are transforming the lives of children and families. Funds raised ensure a successful launch of this new program at Butler that prepares future leaders in deaf education. Your contribution will help shape the future of deaf education and positively impact generations to come while extending Fontbonne’s legacy.
Other Ways to Give
Mail a Donation
To give by mail, please make your check payable to Butler University and send it to:
Butler University
University Advancement
4600 Sunset Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Don't forget to include “Deaf Ed Program” in the memo line.
Why Butler University?
Mission Alignment: Butler’s values and strategic goals make it an ideal partner for fostering the growth of deaf education personnel preparation. Butler already boasts a celebrated Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences undergraduate program within CCOM, which has a 100% placement rate of undergraduates into graduate programs for the past six years.
Expanded Impact: A new program launch at Butler will enable greater innovation, broader outreach, and an increase in trained professionals to serve deaf and hard-of-hearing communities. It also allows for continued partnership with St. Joseph Hearing & Speech, with locations in both St. Louis and Indianapolis.