Basic introduction to Deaf culture
A basic introduction to what makes Deaf culture a culture. Primarily focuses on U.S. Deaf community for students of American Sign Language.
Deaf Women in U.S. History
Author Lydia Callis explains why people should celebrate Deaf women in U.S. history. She provides examples of how Deaf women impact history.
National Association of the Deaf (NAD) in the United States
Learn about the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) and its work in the United States. Priorities: interpreting, justice, parents, more.
Basic Information About Deafness
Learn basic information about deafness and hearing loss. For people new to deafness, including parents, teachers, and other professionals.
Four Deaf Entertainers: Documentary, “See What I’m Saying”
Learn about a documentary on four deaf entertainers in the United States and their attempts to break into mainstream entertainment.
Deaf Blind International: for deafblind people, families, professionals
Deaf Blind International is a membership organization focused on people who are deafblind, their families, and their service providers.
Story of Asif, a young Deaf man in Pakistan
Watch the story of Asif, a young Deaf man in Pakistan. Asif and his father explain how attending school and driving a rickshaw help Asif.
Deaf Child Worldwide: International arm of UK-based organization
Deaf Child Worldwide provides advice, resources, and training for organizations working with deaf children in developing countries.
Establishing a Deaf School in Ethiopia: How it Was Done
First, his Deaf Center taught sign language to deaf people. Next, the government established a deaf school. Read how it was done.
CODA International: Hearing Adults with Deaf Parents
Children of Deaf Adults International About 90 percent of the children born to Deaf parents can hear. Meanwhile, many are fluent in both a spoken
Deaf Ugandans Learning Sign Language
In 2014, the TV show Unreported World produced a special episode about deaf Ugandans learning sign language for the first time.
Deaf Australians in Different Jobs
Watch these two videos to see many deaf Australians in different jobs. For example, they include a dental nurse, a teacher, a chef and more.
Deaf programs in Pakistan: FESF’s Deaf Reach Program
Learn more about the Family Educational Services Foundation (FESF) and their deaf programs in Pakistan. Education, employment, etc.
Celebrate Deaf People: In history and today
Learn about and celebrate deaf people and their achievements, both throughout history and also today. Focuses on Americans.
Parents should learn sign language, says Canadian mother
A mother of a deaf girl in Canada believes other parents should learn sign language, too. She believes her whole family is happier with sign.
Kenyan Deaf Professionals
Watch a series of interviews with Kenyan deaf professionals. These include a school teacher, a university professor, a dancer, and many more.
App for Learning South African Sign Language
A new, free online app for learning South African Sign Language called FingerTalk launched in 2015 with a dictionary and interactive quizzes.
Legal Right to Language
The authors argue that state constitutions should protect a legal right to language for deaf children. Analyzes U.S. and international law.
Affordable hearing aids run on solar energy
The Solar Ear company helped bring affordable hearing aids to more than 60 countries. The aids cost $100 US dollars and use solar energy.
Disability and Deaf Role Models
These posters explains the history of 45 people with disabilities, including deaf role models, who achieved something important.