Informational Websites
1. ASLized!. (2015). The deaf world in the developing countries. Retrieved from http://aslized.org/journal/developingcountries/
The website contains the Journal of American Sign Language and Literature where the contents of the article are provided in American Sign Language. There is a video outlining the situation of Deaf people in developing countries, the challenges and barriers they have to confront due to lack of human rights, isolation, and limited accessibility to education and trained educators of the Deaf. It also highlights the diversity of experiences that Deaf people around the world go through - some are positive while others are negative. Findings from a research study on development programs for the Jamaican Deaf community by Dr Wilson are also shared.
2. CBM. (2010). Education of deaf, hard of hearing and deaf blind people: Aims and strategies. Retrieved from http://www.cbm.org/article/downloads/54741/EDHD_ICED_congress_Maastricht.pdf
This website contains a manual by CBM titled Education of Deaf, hard of hearing and deaf blind people. It highlights the three modes of communication frequently employed in Deaf education; oral communication, total communication and bilingual communication. The challenges that Deaf people have to confront such as lack of access to resources and services are also listed. The manual contains guidelines for the inclusion of Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) students as well as guidelines for the inclusion of DHH people within community-based rehabilitation services. Overall, a useful handbook for any professional who have little exposure in working with DHH people.
3. Deaf Child Worldwide. (2015). Publications and resources. Retrieved from
http://www.deafchildworldwide.info/publications_and_resources/index.html?_ga=1.147230007.160455776.1429633717
Deaf Child Worldwide is a non-profit international development organization in the UK that works with Deaf children in developing countries. The site contains publications and resources on Deaf education around the world, information on projects in South Asia, East Africa and Latin America, and information on deafness.
4. Deaf Link Uganda. (2014). Projects. Retrieved from http://www.deaflinkuganda.org/Projects.html
Deaf Link Uganda is an NGO that serves to improve the quality of life and welfare of Deaf people in Uganda. It aims to enable Deaf children and youth to access an education and provides opportunities for skills training. They also focus on promoting entrepreneurship by supporting self-employed and economically self-sufficient individuals. They run several initiatives such as life skills training, functional literacy, business skills training and a Deaf women's forum that seek to enable Deaf individuals to achieve their potential.
5. Deaf Linx. (n.d.). Deaf education. Retrieved from http://www.deaflinx.com/DeafEd/ed.html
Deaf Linx is an American informational website that provides a wealth of resources such as lists of professional organizations and journals for Deaf education, support for educators and families, literacy resources, schools for Deaf students, IDEA information, teacher preparation programs, and and a teacher resource guide for Deaf students. While most of the information and resources apply to Deaf students and educators in the USA, some information on deafness can be used in other countries as well.
6. EENET. (n.d.) About EENET. Retrieved from http://www.eenet.org.uk/about.php
EENET is an information-sharing network that focuses on inclusive education, and consists of parents, teachers, students, policy makers, non-governmental organizations and more. Information and documents on education in developing countries are circulated and shared on this website. The goal of the network is to foster the development of new ideas, critical thinking and discussion among countries on topics centered around inclusion and human rights in education. Information on Deaf education in developing can be found on the site.
7. Hesperian Health Guides. (2014). People with disabilities. Retrieved from http://en.hesperian.org/hhg/Other_Resources:People_with_Disabilities
The site contains a wide range of books and resources on disability, as well as lists of international disability organizations. It also provides links to other sites that have a wealth of resources on various disabilities including deafness. Many of the resources on the site have been translated into other languages to make them fully accessible to anyone around the world. There is also an online bookstore that sells books related to international development issues at an economical price.
8. Rochester Institute of Technology. (2015). About PEN-International. Retrieved from http://www.pen.ntid.rit.edu/about/index.php
PEN-International is part of the National Technical Institute for the Deaf at the Rochester Institute of Technology. It focuses on training teachers and faculty to enhance their teaching strategies and educational programs on an international level. This is done with the goal of improving educational outcomes and expanding career opportunities for deaf and hard of hearing students.
9. Signo. (n.d.) About Signo. Retrieved from http://www.signo.no/verktoymeny/Signo-in-english/About-Signo/
Signo is a Norwegian non-profit foundation that provides services to deaf and deaf-blind persons such as education, sheltered housing, work assistance, culture and leisure. Research and assessments are also conducted. The organization provides development assistance to deaf and deaf-blind persons in developing countries. Some of their international projects for deaf and deaf-blind people are based in China, Palestine and Malawi. Articles and information on the projects can be accessed from the website.
10. Global Deaf Connection. (n.d.) Our work. Retrieved from http://www.deafconnection.org/index.php?page=our_wok
Global Deaf Connection provides support for Deaf people worldwide to receive teacher training and advocates for the rights of Deaf children to have access to an education in their native sign language, find jobs that are meaningful, and become advocates of the Deaf communities they belong. This is done by developing Deaf education programs that are sustainable, and enhance leadership skills of Deaf adults in the form of college scholarships, multi-cultural exchange and mentor support.
11. The Limping Chicken. (2014, April 23). Nick Sturley: The government should consider a radical overhaul of the deaf education system [Blog post]. Retrieved from http://limpingchicken.com/2014/04/23/nick-sturley-the-government-should-consider-a-radical-overhaul-of-the-deaf-education-system/
The Limping Chicken is a Deaf news and Deaf blogs website from the UK. Articles highlighting issues faced by the Deaf community are published from Monday to Friday. They have a network of writers and bloggers from around the world that contribute articles to the site. There are several articles on Deaf education and accessibility issues, often calling for an overhaul of the Deaf education system.
12. The WiderNet Project. (2014). Global disability rights library: A collection of resources for decision makers and advocates for disability rights worldwide. Retrieved from http://www.widernet.org/portals/index.php?PortalID=18
The Global Disability Rights Library has amassed a wealth of resources that are handy for international development professionals and advocates from all over the world. There are many research articles on inclusion in education for children with disabilities. There is also a Deaf education section that contains research on Deaf education in both developing and developed nations. Information on issues such as literacy development, education policy, sign language education, early intervention and improving access to education for deaf people in various countries are accessible through the Global Disability Rights Library.
13. VL2, Gallaudet University. (2015). About. Retrieved from http://vl2.gallaudet.edu/research/center-papers/
The Science of Learning Center on Visual Language and Visual Learning at Gallaudet University conducts research on educational neuroscience, bilingual education, language development in deaf children, and learning processes in monolinguals and bilinguals. The findings of research studies are often used to promote best practices in education in formal and informal contexts. The site contains research briefs that are accessible in American Sign Language and English, and can serve as a resource for parents and educators navigating the challenges that arise in the education of deaf and hard-of-hearing children. There is also a wide collection of center research papers by various researchers exploring topics on deaf education, sign language acquisition, literacy, linguistics, neuroscience and more.
14. World Federation of the Deaf. (n.d.). Deaf education. Retrieved from http://wfdeaf.org/our-work/focus-areas/deaf-education
The World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) is an international NGO that represents Deaf people worldwide. WFD is a branch of the United Nations and seeks to ensure that Deaf people in various countries preserve their language rights, have equality in every aspect of life by providing access to education and information. The website contains access to some publications and resources as well as information on deaf issues. It contains the link to a Ted Talk titled Hearing the Unheard by Dr Joseph Valente. The focus of the presentation is on the importance of bilingualism for Deaf children.
15. World Institute on Disability. (2007). Disability World: A web-zine of international disability news and views. Retrieved from http://www.disabilityworld.org
Disability World as an international online magazine committed to disseminating information regarding the international independent living movement of individuals with disabilities. News reports, international research studies, novel projects, interviews, book and film reviews, concerning people with disabilities in poor nations are showcased. There are several articles portraying global perspectives on educational issues concerning deaf children, as well as articles that highlight the breakthroughs and achievements of the international Deaf community.
The website contains the Journal of American Sign Language and Literature where the contents of the article are provided in American Sign Language. There is a video outlining the situation of Deaf people in developing countries, the challenges and barriers they have to confront due to lack of human rights, isolation, and limited accessibility to education and trained educators of the Deaf. It also highlights the diversity of experiences that Deaf people around the world go through - some are positive while others are negative. Findings from a research study on development programs for the Jamaican Deaf community by Dr Wilson are also shared.
2. CBM. (2010). Education of deaf, hard of hearing and deaf blind people: Aims and strategies. Retrieved from http://www.cbm.org/article/downloads/54741/EDHD_ICED_congress_Maastricht.pdf
This website contains a manual by CBM titled Education of Deaf, hard of hearing and deaf blind people. It highlights the three modes of communication frequently employed in Deaf education; oral communication, total communication and bilingual communication. The challenges that Deaf people have to confront such as lack of access to resources and services are also listed. The manual contains guidelines for the inclusion of Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) students as well as guidelines for the inclusion of DHH people within community-based rehabilitation services. Overall, a useful handbook for any professional who have little exposure in working with DHH people.
3. Deaf Child Worldwide. (2015). Publications and resources. Retrieved from
http://www.deafchildworldwide.info/publications_and_resources/index.html?_ga=1.147230007.160455776.1429633717
Deaf Child Worldwide is a non-profit international development organization in the UK that works with Deaf children in developing countries. The site contains publications and resources on Deaf education around the world, information on projects in South Asia, East Africa and Latin America, and information on deafness.
4. Deaf Link Uganda. (2014). Projects. Retrieved from http://www.deaflinkuganda.org/Projects.html
Deaf Link Uganda is an NGO that serves to improve the quality of life and welfare of Deaf people in Uganda. It aims to enable Deaf children and youth to access an education and provides opportunities for skills training. They also focus on promoting entrepreneurship by supporting self-employed and economically self-sufficient individuals. They run several initiatives such as life skills training, functional literacy, business skills training and a Deaf women's forum that seek to enable Deaf individuals to achieve their potential.
5. Deaf Linx. (n.d.). Deaf education. Retrieved from http://www.deaflinx.com/DeafEd/ed.html
Deaf Linx is an American informational website that provides a wealth of resources such as lists of professional organizations and journals for Deaf education, support for educators and families, literacy resources, schools for Deaf students, IDEA information, teacher preparation programs, and and a teacher resource guide for Deaf students. While most of the information and resources apply to Deaf students and educators in the USA, some information on deafness can be used in other countries as well.
6. EENET. (n.d.) About EENET. Retrieved from http://www.eenet.org.uk/about.php
EENET is an information-sharing network that focuses on inclusive education, and consists of parents, teachers, students, policy makers, non-governmental organizations and more. Information and documents on education in developing countries are circulated and shared on this website. The goal of the network is to foster the development of new ideas, critical thinking and discussion among countries on topics centered around inclusion and human rights in education. Information on Deaf education in developing can be found on the site.
7. Hesperian Health Guides. (2014). People with disabilities. Retrieved from http://en.hesperian.org/hhg/Other_Resources:People_with_Disabilities
The site contains a wide range of books and resources on disability, as well as lists of international disability organizations. It also provides links to other sites that have a wealth of resources on various disabilities including deafness. Many of the resources on the site have been translated into other languages to make them fully accessible to anyone around the world. There is also an online bookstore that sells books related to international development issues at an economical price.
8. Rochester Institute of Technology. (2015). About PEN-International. Retrieved from http://www.pen.ntid.rit.edu/about/index.php
PEN-International is part of the National Technical Institute for the Deaf at the Rochester Institute of Technology. It focuses on training teachers and faculty to enhance their teaching strategies and educational programs on an international level. This is done with the goal of improving educational outcomes and expanding career opportunities for deaf and hard of hearing students.
9. Signo. (n.d.) About Signo. Retrieved from http://www.signo.no/verktoymeny/Signo-in-english/About-Signo/
Signo is a Norwegian non-profit foundation that provides services to deaf and deaf-blind persons such as education, sheltered housing, work assistance, culture and leisure. Research and assessments are also conducted. The organization provides development assistance to deaf and deaf-blind persons in developing countries. Some of their international projects for deaf and deaf-blind people are based in China, Palestine and Malawi. Articles and information on the projects can be accessed from the website.
10. Global Deaf Connection. (n.d.) Our work. Retrieved from http://www.deafconnection.org/index.php?page=our_wok
Global Deaf Connection provides support for Deaf people worldwide to receive teacher training and advocates for the rights of Deaf children to have access to an education in their native sign language, find jobs that are meaningful, and become advocates of the Deaf communities they belong. This is done by developing Deaf education programs that are sustainable, and enhance leadership skills of Deaf adults in the form of college scholarships, multi-cultural exchange and mentor support.
11. The Limping Chicken. (2014, April 23). Nick Sturley: The government should consider a radical overhaul of the deaf education system [Blog post]. Retrieved from http://limpingchicken.com/2014/04/23/nick-sturley-the-government-should-consider-a-radical-overhaul-of-the-deaf-education-system/
The Limping Chicken is a Deaf news and Deaf blogs website from the UK. Articles highlighting issues faced by the Deaf community are published from Monday to Friday. They have a network of writers and bloggers from around the world that contribute articles to the site. There are several articles on Deaf education and accessibility issues, often calling for an overhaul of the Deaf education system.
12. The WiderNet Project. (2014). Global disability rights library: A collection of resources for decision makers and advocates for disability rights worldwide. Retrieved from http://www.widernet.org/portals/index.php?PortalID=18
The Global Disability Rights Library has amassed a wealth of resources that are handy for international development professionals and advocates from all over the world. There are many research articles on inclusion in education for children with disabilities. There is also a Deaf education section that contains research on Deaf education in both developing and developed nations. Information on issues such as literacy development, education policy, sign language education, early intervention and improving access to education for deaf people in various countries are accessible through the Global Disability Rights Library.
13. VL2, Gallaudet University. (2015). About. Retrieved from http://vl2.gallaudet.edu/research/center-papers/
The Science of Learning Center on Visual Language and Visual Learning at Gallaudet University conducts research on educational neuroscience, bilingual education, language development in deaf children, and learning processes in monolinguals and bilinguals. The findings of research studies are often used to promote best practices in education in formal and informal contexts. The site contains research briefs that are accessible in American Sign Language and English, and can serve as a resource for parents and educators navigating the challenges that arise in the education of deaf and hard-of-hearing children. There is also a wide collection of center research papers by various researchers exploring topics on deaf education, sign language acquisition, literacy, linguistics, neuroscience and more.
14. World Federation of the Deaf. (n.d.). Deaf education. Retrieved from http://wfdeaf.org/our-work/focus-areas/deaf-education
The World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) is an international NGO that represents Deaf people worldwide. WFD is a branch of the United Nations and seeks to ensure that Deaf people in various countries preserve their language rights, have equality in every aspect of life by providing access to education and information. The website contains access to some publications and resources as well as information on deaf issues. It contains the link to a Ted Talk titled Hearing the Unheard by Dr Joseph Valente. The focus of the presentation is on the importance of bilingualism for Deaf children.
15. World Institute on Disability. (2007). Disability World: A web-zine of international disability news and views. Retrieved from http://www.disabilityworld.org
Disability World as an international online magazine committed to disseminating information regarding the international independent living movement of individuals with disabilities. News reports, international research studies, novel projects, interviews, book and film reviews, concerning people with disabilities in poor nations are showcased. There are several articles portraying global perspectives on educational issues concerning deaf children, as well as articles that highlight the breakthroughs and achievements of the international Deaf community.
