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Mill Neck International offers a collection of resources made by MNI staff along with curated resources made by experts around the world. Explore an array of International Development topics such as developing an advocacy plan, deaf awareness and empowerment in a country, and how to train Deaf people to be leaders in their community!

A woman stands next to a large television screen that shows Judith Heumann delivering a TED talk. The video has captions on the screen.

U.S. Department of State captions thousands of videos

A program at the U.S. Department of State has helped add captions to thousands of their online videos in more than 70 languages.

A man holding a mug of coffee looks at the camera. His T-shirt says "Deaf" and has the image of a pair of hands signing "coffee" on it.

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.

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Deafway in UK, Nepal, and Uganda

Deafway, a UK-based organization, works with Deaf communities in the UK, Uganda, and Nepal. They value Deaf culture and signed languages.

Two students are sitting on top of their desks so that they can face each other. They are both looking toward the teacher who stands in between them. One child is moving his hands. A blackboard is on the wall behind the teacher.

Deaf Nigerian Children: Need for early diagnosis, more research

Authors believe screening programs should diagnose deaf Nigerian children earlier. They also want more research on Nigerian sign language.

Cover of the report entitled "Research into the health of deaf people". One picture above the title shows a doctor meeting with a patient. The other picture, below the title, shows a person outside jogging.

Health for UK Deaf People

This report explores the question of health for UK deaf people 2010 and 2011. Do barriers to healthcare lead to poorer health?

Cover for the publication entitled "Reporting on Disability: Guide for Media".

Media reporting on disability: Guidance for professionals

Media either ignores, or stereotypes, people with disabilities and deaf people. This guide for media reporting on disability can help.

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Deaf Human Trafficking Victims: Why they are targets, how to help

Slavery never ended: today, we call it human trafficking. Author explains why deaf women human trafficking victims are often targets.

Cover of the book entitled "Confronting Global Gender Justice: Women's Lives, Human Rights". Shows a dark silhouette of a woman with her hands partly raised.

Human rights situation of women and girls with disabilities

Summarizes the human rights situation of women and girls with disabilities and the challenges they face in developing countries.

32 world-changing Deaf women

They are dancers, scientists, athletes, politicians, actors, and more. Learn about 32 world-changing Deaf women from around the globe.

Cover of the book "Deaf Around the World: The Impact of Language". Below the title is a picture of a partly eclipsed Earth bracketed by a pair of hands.

Improve collaboration with Deaf communities in developing countries

How can researchers and organizations improve collaboration with Deaf communities in developing countries? Best practice and learned lessons.