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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!

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Making Classroom Lectures Accessible for Deaf Students

A university in France experimented with how to use technology to make classroom lectures accessible for Deaf students and hard of hearing students.

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Accessible movies in Colombia: Phone app for subtitles or sign language

Deaf people now have accessible movie theaters in Colombia. A phone app enables them to watch movies with either subtitles or sign language.

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Sign Language Rights as Deaf Rights: History and Research

In the opinion of many advocates, sign language rights is the cornerstone of deaf rights. Author explains the history and summarizes research.

Cover for book entitled "Citizenship, Politics, Difference: Perspectives from Sub-Saharan Signed Language Communities"

Use the CRPD to protect Deaf African rights

How can you use the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) to protect Deaf African rights? This book chapter explains.

Cover of the report "UN Flagship Report on Disability and Development 2018: Realization of the Sustainable Development Goals by, for and with Persons with Disabilities"

Achieving SDGs: Disability Inclusive? UN Flagship Report

Are programs for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) disability-inclusive? The United Nations reviews data, policies, programs.

What School is Best for Your Child?

What school is best for your child? There are different kinds of schools where Deaf and hard of hearing children can go.

End violence in Deaf communities: Calif., USA

Deaf Hope works to end domestic and sexual violence in Deaf communities in Oakland, California, USA. They provide services for Deaf survivors & children.

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Resources for Teachers

The linked web page provides an extensive collection of online resources on how to teach students who are Deaf or hard of hearing.

Action on Disability and Development International: Disability rights

Action on Disability and Development (ADD) partners with disability rights advocacy organizations in Africa and Asia.

Three copies of the cover of the publication entitled "Achieving Equal Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities through Legislation" are shown side by side, the first in English, second in Spanish, and third in French. Below the title is a collage of photos of people in various types of employment.

Legislating Disability Employment Opportunity

Learn how to write laws that enable people with disabilities, including Deaf and hard of hearing people, to compete for employment.