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Screen shot of deaf vote education video produced by Ghana National Association of the Deaf.

Deaf Vote! Education video in Ghana

The Ghana National Association of the Deaf (GNAD) produced this deaf vote education video. Learn how they taught deaf people to vote. Ghanaian Sign Language.

Ghana Sign Language Dictionary

Ready to learn a few Ghana signs? The online Ghana Sign Language (GSL) dictionary can help you with GSL vocabulary. But it does not teach grammar.

Three men stand outside signing with each other.

Ghana Sign Language Rights for Deaf education

Ghana has no sign language rights in its laws. The author explains her opinion on why they should.

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.

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Deaf Women Leaders in Ghana, Africa: Empowerment, Advancement

Deaf women leaders are active in Ghana. And they are helping other deaf women learn to be leaders too. Watch interview of two leaders.

Cover of the book "Cambridge Language Surveys: Sign Languages"

African Sign Languages: Overview of Situation in West Africa

Explains how Deaf education language policies impact the situation among West African sign languages. Case studies in Ghana, Nigeria, Mali.

A child stands in front of a door, squinting into the sun. Her hands are moving above her head.

Deaf people in sub-Saharan Africa

Summarizes the situation of Deaf people in the Sub-Saharan African region, highlighting both the many challenges and the signs of progress.

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.

Four people are standing in a row in front of a wall. Some face the camera, some look toward each other.

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.

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Never Met Another Deaf Person: Deaf Children, Remote Villages

Deaf children and families living in remote villages in Ghana had never met another deaf person. Robert Sampana transformed their lives.

Screen shot taken from a video that shows Robert Sampana, GNAD Project Advocacy Officer, signing to the camera.

Robert Sampana Interview: GNAD Project Advocacy Officer

Watch Robert Sampana explain his work as Project Advocacy Officer for the Ghana National Association of the Deaf.

Deaf African Women Leaders

Three strong Deaf African women leaders have a message they want to share with other Deaf women around the world! From Ghana and Togo.

Adults are seated at many tables, each with a computer in front of them. A few other adults are standing to assist or supervise computer users.

Peer Tutoring to Improve Literacy

Deaf adults in India, Uganda, Ghana, Rwanda, and Nepal use peer tutoring to improve literacy skills among Deaf children and adults.

The cover for the book entitled "It's A Small World: International Deaf Spaces and Encounters". The cover is yellow. A drawing below the title shows the globe with tall buildings sprouting from it. Three planes are crossing each other's paths as they fly around the world.

Deaf-Same or Deaf-Different?

Is it “deaf-same” or “deaf-different”? Read experience of Deaf trainers providing leadership training to Deaf people in Nigeria, Ghana.

Large mural with the word "DEAF" spray painted in large letters. A large eye is drawn above the right side of the word.

Is the “Deaf” experience universal?

Is the “Deaf” experience universal? How do Deaf people from different countries relate? The authors analyze experiences in Ghana and India.

MNI Partner Organizations Celebrate the International Week of the Deaf 2018

Deaf organizations around the world including MNI partner organizations celebrate the International Week of the Deaf!

Sign showing Ghana National Association of the Deaf with Sarah standing in front

Showcase: GNAD

Sarah visited Ghana last year & worked with GNAD Youth. Watch the video to learn more!