Deaf awareness and empowerment in Rwanda
The local deaf community promotes deaf awareness and empowerment in Rwanda, Africa. They want national recognition of Rwanda Sign Language.
Hard of hearing youth: Organizing internationally for rights
The International Federation of Hard of Hearing Young People (IFHOHYP) promotes inclusion & rights for hard of hearing youth around the world.
Stories from Deaf People: End the Cycle of Disability and Poverty
Sometimes the most powerful way to teach is through a story. End the Cycle of Disability and Poverty site has six stories from deaf people.
World’s Deaf and Disabled Children: UNICEF flagship publication
The world’s deaf and disabled children deserve, school, food, healthcare, & more. This report explains challenges & some successful programs.
Deaf Law Students: Juventus Duroinaah & Vianney Sierralta Aracena
Advocates around the world are fighting for Deaf rights–and some are lawyers. Two Deaf law students tell their stories.
Deaf people are healthcare professionals
A small but growing number of deaf people are healthcare professionals. Read a story about one deaf nursing student in the United States.
Ambassador of the Deaf Community: Miss & Mister Deaf International
The winner of the Miss & Mister Deaf International competition becomes Ambassador of the Deaf community who meets with important leaders.
National and Regional Youth Leaders in Ghana
Meet national and regional youth leaders in Ghana. Two are experienced national leaders, two are newly elected leaders in the Central region.
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.
Deaf Rights in South Korea
Watch an interview with Hee-Kyung Cho “Choy” about the situation of deaf rights in South Korea in the year 2009.
Deaf people in Mumbai, India: Communication Strategies
Watch as six deaf people in Mumbai, India, South Asia use many strategies to communicate with hearing people. One of the six is deafblind.
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.
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.
DeafKidz International
DeafKidz International promotes rights, self advocacy, & job skills of deaf children. Also promotes access to technology & child health care.
Deaf children relate to deaf character in El Deafo.
Deaf children feel a connection with the deaf character in El Deafo. The novel is an autobiography by deaf author Cece Bell.
News: Deaf Jamaicans Sell Coffee
In one coffee shop, Deaf Jamaicans sell coffee to hearing people–and also help them learn how to communicate with Deaf people.
Guides on Classroom Interpreting for Deaf Students
Six guides on classroom interpreting for deaf students can guide interpreters, administrators, and others in helping them access language.
Finding deaf characters in children’s literature
These resources can help people with finding deaf characters in children’s literature. The books are for readers aged 8 to 18.
Information on Deafness for Parents
Provides information on deafness for parents, including how to raise Deaf children who are young, or school aged, or almost adults.