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Deaf community empowered in Namibia

A project in Namibia built local capacity in Deaf education and Namibian Sign Language. As a result, the Deaf community empowered itself.

Two mothers are sitting with two toddlers, one baby in his mother's lap. All four parents are signing together.

Learning sign language together

Families in Austria are learning sign language together. Bilingual teachers play games and songs in German and Austrian Sign Language.

Data on CRPD Implementation

Find comparative data on CRPD implementation. The Zero Project works wth partner organizations to gather data from more than 100 countries.

Photo of Yaoundé, Cameroon at dusk. A well lit city street has many low level buildings. In the distance are mountains and a sunset partially covered by clouds.

Deaf indigenous epistemology, for researchers

How can researchers use deaf indigenous epistemology as analytical tool for learning about diverse deaf people within the deaf community?

Cover of the report entitled "DU in the USA: A Comparative Study of Empowerment and Access for the Deaf Communities in the UK and USA" by author Abdi Gas at Deaf Unity

Deaf US versus Deaf UK

What do you learn when you compare Deaf US versus Deaf UK? Author visits United States and recommends changes in the United Kingdom.

A young girl stands in front of a school sign holding the book El Deafo. The sign says ""J.B. Fisher Elementary School: Welcome author Cece Bell March 19!"

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.

Business Can Empower

Business can empower. One U.S. business provides sign interpreters and captions–and also does outreach and empowerment for Deaf people.

Photo of a large sheet of paper with a pair of hand prints in green and red. A message is written on the sheet that says "God, thanks for making me, me.

Deaf Awareness, Deaf Ministry

Explains Deaf awareness and what “hearing privilege” is. Also provides examples of Deaf empowerment in U.S. church communities.

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Deaf Social Movement

The author explains the history of the Deaf social movement in U.S. society and how the movement expressed its ideas and empowered itself.

Deaf Libyan Voters Empowered by Sign Language

Deaf Libyan voters use a sign language dictionary on elections and politics to empower themselves. Available in a video, phone app, or PDF.

Photo shows shelves displaying children's book covers. A screen next to the shelves show a woman signing next to a storybook in Spanish.

Argentinean Sign Language Video Books

Deaf Argentine children learn to read through Argentinean Sign Language video books, with similar opportunities in Paraguay and Uruguay.

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Accessing Information, Empowerment

The author explains how barriers in accessing information impact Deaf people. She shares her opinions on how to solve these barriers.

Screenshot shows the cover of a book, and two accompanying DVDs, entitled "La familia en tus manos". On the cover, a simple black and white line drawing shows a mother and father laying a baby down to sleep.

Deaf women making health and motherhood decisions

A project in Argentina helps Deaf women making health and motherhood decisions through videos and workshops in Argentinean sign language.

Cover of the publication entitled "Icebreaker for International Workgroups". The photo above the title on the cover shows a large group of people standing next to, or seated at, a long conference table.

Ideas for “icebreaker” activities with new groups

Learn ideas for “icebreaker” activities. These are activities that will help a new group learn about each other and work well together.

Deaf and Disabled Women Resource Kit

Learn the situation of Deaf and disabled women around the world. And read some ideas for how women with disabilities can change society.

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Morocco Sign Language-supported educational materials

New technology helps teachers and parents develop their own Morocco Sign Language-supported educational materials.

A large group of adults are seated at a long conference table, all facing someone off camera. Most of them are waving their hands in the air.

Reaching Deaf Women Experiencing Gender-Based Violence in Kenya

One initiative helped service providers learn basic Kenyan Sign Language to communicate with Deaf women experiencing gender-based violence.

Cover of a publication entitled "Valuing Public Services". A drawing shows the outline of a tree. Silhouette figures of people are variously standing, walking, or seated on the ground at varying distances from the tree.

Organizations show donors they are valuable

A project in the United Kingdom helped Deaf and disabled people’s organizations show donors they are valuable.

Seven people stand or crouch near a blue van. The van has the web address for www.deafway.org.uk on the side.

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.

Create and Fund Deaf Organizations

How do you create and fund Deaf organizations? Two tool kits for disability rights advocates, including Deaf people, can help you learn how.

A teen boy is seated. A woman stands in front of him, signing to him under his hands.

Interveners with DeafBlind students: Training and other resources

One U.S. program improved training for interveners with DeafBlind students. A teacher and intervener work together in the classroom.

A group of four children of varying ages cluster together, smiling at the camera. One child makes the sign for "I love you".

International Human Rights Laws for Deaf Children

Learn about different international human rights laws that advocates and policy makers can use to protect the rights of Deaf children.

Photo shows a book entitled "1000 Basic Signs" with a DVD entitled "5000 Signs". The advertising copy with the photo invites readers to order a copy via www.psl.org.pk

Project helps teachers and parents learn Pakistan Sign Language

A project in Pakistan is helping teachers and parents learn Pakistan Sign Language for Deaf children in primary school.

How to Change Society and Change Laws

Learn how individual people and organizations can change society and change laws for Deaf people and people with disabilities.

A man and a woman are standing next to each other in front of a tree. Both are signing toward an audience who is off camera.

Deaf International Development university program

Learn about a university program in the United States that teaches professionals about Deaf international development.

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Deaf Inclusion in Cross-Disability work

Learn how people with different disabilities cooperated to establish a national cross-disability council in Myanmar, including deaf people.

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Teaching Deaf Voters

Learn about teaching deaf voters, voters with other disabilities, and other voters about their right to vote. Messages need to be accessible.

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.

Advocating for Deaf Awareness through the Media

Learn how to advocate with television, newspapers, and other media to raise Deaf awareness through the media.

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Phone applications for advocacy

Using Mobile Applications for Advocacy Mobile phone applications can be a tool to promote disability rights, including Deaf rights. Learn how people around the world