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Deaf Women in U.S. History
Author Lydia Callis explains why people should celebrate Deaf women in U.S. history. She provides examples of how Deaf women impact history.
World Federation of the Deaf: Membership in more than 130 countries
The World Federation of the Deaf is an organization of Deaf-led associations from more than 130 countries. They promote deaf human rights.
Deaf people in Uganda: Identity and Diversity
What kind of life experiences do deaf people have in Uganda? Also, how do they identify? A qualitative study attempts to answer.
Deaf people are healthcare professionals
A small but growing number of deaf people are healthcare professionals. Read a story about one deaf nursing student in the United States.
National Association of the Deaf (NAD) in the United States
Learn about the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) and its work in the United States. Priorities: interpreting, justice, parents, more.
Basic Information About Deafness
Learn basic information about deafness and hearing loss. For people new to deafness, including parents, teachers, and other professionals.
University Professors with Deaf Students
With guidance and a few adaptations, university professors can easily include deaf and hard of hearing students in the classroom. Learn how.
Find deaf blogs and vlogs through Deaf Read site
The Deaf Read website can help you find many deaf blogs and vlogs, sharing stories by deaf people in different countries.
Ambassador of the Deaf Community: Miss & Mister Deaf International
The winner of the Miss & Mister Deaf International competition becomes Ambassador of the Deaf community who meets with important leaders.
Deaf people in Healthcare in South Africa
Can Deaf people access good healthcare without sign language? The authors analyze a case study and respond “no”. Discusses international law.
Deaf-accessible films and festivals: Filmmaker shares lessons learned
Learn how to make deaf-accessible films and festivals. A filmmaker, Maya Washington, shares lessons she learned screening a film globally.
Four Deaf Entertainers: Documentary, “See What I’m Saying”
Learn about a documentary on four deaf entertainers in the United States and their attempts to break into mainstream entertainment.
Development 101 Class on Disability Inclusion by USAID
Is your international development program as disability inclusive as it should? Take a “Disability-Inclusive Development 101” class online.
Deaf identity and empowerment as response to discrimination
Does the strength of Deaf identity increase Deaf people’s use of empowerment as a response to discrimination? Doctoral thesis.
What is International Sign? International Deaf Communication
Explains the National Week of the Deaf in Australia, what is International Sign, and why Deaf people can use it successfully to communicate.
International Deaf Emergency: Disaster preparation, relief, recovery
International Deaf Emergency, Inc., (IDE) provides pre-disaster preparation, rescue & relief, and post-disaster reconstruction and recovery.
CRPD at a Glance for Deaf People
“CRPD at a Glance for Deaf People” explains the deaf-focused parts of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
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.
Sign interpreters as tutors in school?
One author argues that using sign interpreters as tutors in school can cause confusion among students and teachers.
Deaf elected politicians who use sign language in office
Learn about 17 Deaf politicians around the world. Most are members of parliament, a couple are city mayors. All use sign language.
Comic strip “That Deaf Guy”
Online comic strip, “That Deaf Guy”, shows humorous events in the life of an ordinary deaf man and his family.
Deaf Blind International: for deafblind people, families, professionals
Deaf Blind International is a membership organization focused on people who are deafblind, their families, and their service providers.
Textbook on program evaluation theory and practice
This textbook on program evaluation guides students in the theory and practice. Provides examples from different fields.
International Conference of Deaf Muslims (Triannually)
Two international conferences of Deaf Muslims took place in 2013 and 2016. The third was to be in late 2019.
Critical self-reflection in research: teaching student researchers
The author says that teachers & students in mixed method research will improve if they begin with critical self-reflection about assumptions.
Deaf law student scholarships for Deaf leaders around the world
DLAW provides deaf law student scholarships and training for deaf leaders. New deaf lawyers can advocate for deaf human rights and CRPD implementation.
Story of Asif, a young Deaf man in Pakistan
Watch the story of Asif, a young Deaf man in Pakistan. Asif and his father explain how attending school and driving a rickshaw help Asif.
Deaf Child Worldwide: International arm of UK-based organization
Deaf Child Worldwide provides advice, resources, and training for organizations working with deaf children in developing countries.
Different messages from SimCom for Deaf and hearing people?
Teachers & others speak and sign simultaneously. But research confirms: deaf and hearing people receive different messages from “SimCom”.
Third International Conference of WFD: Summary by CBM Rep
A representative from CBM briefly summarizes the Third International Conference of the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) in November 2017.