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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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Deaf accessibility at the University of Alabama, USA

Read the story of Deaf student Kent Schaefer and his experiences with Deaf accessibility at the University of Alabama in the United States.

Deaf Women Entrepreneurs

For some Deaf women around the world, starting their own business has been an important solution. Meet Deaf women entrepreneurs from Zambia, South Africa, Gambia, and Ethiopia

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Deaf Learners in Malaysia

This study analyzes the experiences of four Deaf learners in Malaysia primary schools and two Deaf adults who have finished school.

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What is Deaf International Development?

Provides an overview of deafness in international development, and explains some of the organizations working with Deaf communities globally.

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Evaluating projects again

What can we learn when we evaluate projects again years later? How can this help us improve other projects we do? And how to do it?

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Participatory Design Social App

How do deaf students in Brazil use the Facebook application in mobile phones? How can one develop a participatory design social app for them?

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Deaf Students as a Linguistic and Cultural Minority

Some teachers now view deaf students as a linguistic and cultural minority. They use a bilingual approach to teaching deaf children.

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Deaf children with additional disabilities: Listening to teachers

Researchers listen to teachers of deaf children with additional disabilities. How can teacher training programs and schools improve?

International Disability and Development Consortium (IDDC)

The International Disability and Development Consortium (IDDC) is a consortium of organizations that promote disability-inclusive development.

Research in Deaf Education

Experienced researchers share insights and experiences about the best way to do research in deaf education.