Sign Language and Deaf Education in South Africa
Ayanda Ntukwana at Sign Language Education and Development (SLED) shares her experience in Deaf education in South Africa.
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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.
Showcase: GNAD
Sarah visited Ghana last year & worked with GNAD Youth. Watch the video to learn more!
Vietnam Deaf Hairstyling Business: Generating deaf employment
A decade ago, he was a novice hairstylist. Now he owns his own Vietnam deaf hairstyling business with many deaf and hearing customers.
We partner with Deaf Communities internationally to mobilize their capabilities, skills and resources to achieve their human rights through accessible communication and education.
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Deaf women’s rehabilitation center in India: DFDW
The Delhi Foundation of Deaf Women is a Deaf India women’s rehabilitation center. They offer vocational training, leadership training, sign classes, more.
Fighting Corruption in Honduras: Deaf Inclusion
Both Deaf and hearing people in Honduras are reading comic strips to learn about corruption in Honduras and how to stop it.
Teachers share perspectives on leadership training
Three teachers share perspectives on teaching leadership, advocacy, etc to international young deaf leaders in Frontrunners based in Denmark.
Deaf Friendly Bank in Bahrain
One bank in the country Bahrain is now a deaf-friendly bank. Staff at the Al Baraka Islamic Bank have learned a little Bahraini Sign Language.
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International Missionary Work: How we are walking on holy ground when entering Deaf communities
Dr. Kirk VanGilder explains many points about how we are walking on holy ground when entering Deaf communities in another country.
Universal Design for Learning for Deaf Students
Dr. Christina Yuknis, an associate professor at Gallaudet University, discusses Universal Design for Learning in a hearing classroom for deaf children.
International Volunteer Work: Considerations entering a community overseas as a Deaf woman
Norma discusses considerations entering a community overseas as a Deaf woman, as a Deaf person and then when there, how to work well with people you are there to assist.