http://research.gallaudet.edu/sl/myanmar.html
The link contains update on donations distributed by Partners in Excellence with photos of students and their families and a Deaf Field Worker's report.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
update on funds sent to deaf burmese (mynamar)
$2,300 have been raised by the Gallaudet community and $1,800 sent to Burma/Mynamar. Read this link for further information.
Friday, May 30, 2008
Deaf Irish Woman fights for her right to sit in a jury
a Deaf Irish woman was excluded to serve in a jury based on the rationale of a 20 something year old law that outlines specs who can't be eligible to be a Jurist - mental illness, blindness, old age, deafness, and so on. An Irish counterpart of America's Legal Aid (or ACLU?) is supporting Mrs Clarke's fight to be a jurist. The Irish Independent article also noted that in the States, these challenges were met but the British rejected them.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
deaf parliament member in Nepal
news from WFD..
Nepal - Former President of Nepal National Federation of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (NFDH), Raghav Bir Joshi elected to be the member of parliament
It is with wonderful news that the former President of NFDH Mr. Raghav Bir Joshi was elected to be a member of parliament for the Constitutional Assembly meeting for a two-year period, which is the first time in history in Nepal and also for the Asian region that a Deaf person is elected for the parliament. WFD wishes the best of luck for him in advocacy for the human rights of Deaf persons in Nepal.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
deaf myanmar at the end of line.. literally..
from Dr Charles "Chip" Reilly:
PLEASE PASS THIS TO YOUR CIRCLES ASAP !!
An appeal for you to help deaf people who have been harmed by a terrible storm in Myanmar (South East Asia) formerly known as Burma (KB edit). Fortunately, we have a way to get your donation directly to deaf people there. During Cyclone Nagris, millions of people lost their homes and property. More than 100,000 people have died, and disease and starvation isspreading. As aid slowly arrives, deaf people are at the "end of the line", as they are judged of low value in that society. (Only 5% sent to school,few jobs, no interpreters). Please join us in donating.
From Paul Dudis, Richard Lytle, Sam Weber, OwenWrigley, and Charles & Jum Reilly. Help us show Myanmar that deaf people are as deserving as others... The donations will be collected by "Partners In Excellence", a charitableorganization helping deaf people around the world. Its founder, Richard Lytle, will ensure that the monies are sent to Myanmar swiftly.
Today please: 1. Write a check to "Partners in Excellence." Put 'for Myanmar' on byline of check. 2. Bring check to Charles Reilly (HMBS 422), Richard Lytle (CO 203), or PaulDudis (Fowler).
Or mail to Partners in Excellence, 4300 Tuckerman Street, University Park,MD 20782, USA 3.
Or send your donation on-line via PayPal toandthe donation will be transferred to Partners in Excellence. Handled byCharles Reilly. Note- Give us your name, email, and address, so we can send you a receipt.Your donation is tax deductible for people in the US.
Who will receive my donation? Your donation will be sent by Partners In Excellence to Dr. Owen Wrigley, arelief worker, in Myanmar. He will collaborate with Mr. S'Dow Mwight, aDeaf teacher and community leader, in identifying deaf people who wereimpacted by the cyclone. They will send video clips back to Gallaudet to show who gets your donation.
Is it urgent to act today? YES. From today's New York Times: "The situation has worsened in just two days," one shocked aid volunteer said as crowds of children mobbed his vehicle, their grimy hands reaching throughthe window for scraps of bread and clothing" and "Many cyclone refugees,crammed into monasteries, schools and temporary shelters after thedevastating storm, have gone down with diarrhea, dysentery and skininfections....It's time to deliver aid to save lives."
Please help now.
==================== A collaboration of Partners In Excellence: Empowering people- Changing the World
PLEASE PASS THIS TO YOUR CIRCLES ASAP !!
An appeal for you to help deaf people who have been harmed by a terrible storm in Myanmar (South East Asia) formerly known as Burma (KB edit). Fortunately, we have a way to get your donation directly to deaf people there. During Cyclone Nagris, millions of people lost their homes and property. More than 100,000 people have died, and disease and starvation isspreading. As aid slowly arrives, deaf people are at the "end of the line", as they are judged of low value in that society. (Only 5% sent to school,few jobs, no interpreters). Please join us in donating.
From Paul Dudis, Richard Lytle, Sam Weber, OwenWrigley, and Charles & Jum Reilly. Help us show Myanmar that deaf people are as deserving as others... The donations will be collected by "Partners In Excellence", a charitableorganization helping deaf people around the world. Its founder, Richard Lytle, will ensure that the monies are sent to Myanmar swiftly.
Today please: 1. Write a check to "Partners in Excellence." Put 'for Myanmar' on byline of check. 2. Bring check to Charles Reilly (HMBS 422), Richard Lytle (CO 203), or PaulDudis (Fowler).
Or mail to Partners in Excellence, 4300 Tuckerman Street, University Park,MD 20782, USA 3.
Or send your donation on-line via PayPal to
Who will receive my donation? Your donation will be sent by Partners In Excellence to Dr. Owen Wrigley, arelief worker, in Myanmar. He will collaborate with Mr. S'Dow Mwight, aDeaf teacher and community leader, in identifying deaf people who wereimpacted by the cyclone. They will send video clips back to Gallaudet to show who gets your donation.
Is it urgent to act today? YES. From today's New York Times: "The situation has worsened in just two days," one shocked aid volunteer said as crowds of children mobbed his vehicle, their grimy hands reaching throughthe window for scraps of bread and clothing" and "Many cyclone refugees,crammed into monasteries, schools and temporary shelters after thedevastating storm, have gone down with diarrhea, dysentery and skininfections....It's time to deliver aid to save lives."
Please help now.
==================== A collaboration of Partners In Excellence: Empowering people- Changing the World
Thursday, April 24, 2008
United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
It will be in effect May 2008.
If you are curious of your rights as a disabled person, and do not know if your country signed to the Convention or its Optional Protocol, please click here.
To learn more about the Convention, what it is, click here and choose preferred language (scroll to bottom).
If you want to contact a Deaf or hard of hearing person who is aware of the UN Convention to discuss your rights as an individual receiving services, please go to World Federation of the Deaf (WFD)'s list of national and affiliated members to find your country's Deaf organization or association to make a contact.
If you are curious of your rights as a disabled person, and do not know if your country signed to the Convention or its Optional Protocol, please click here.
To learn more about the Convention, what it is, click here and choose preferred language (scroll to bottom).
If you want to contact a Deaf or hard of hearing person who is aware of the UN Convention to discuss your rights as an individual receiving services, please go to World Federation of the Deaf (WFD)'s list of national and affiliated members to find your country's Deaf organization or association to make a contact.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
What Is Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR)?
CBR is an approach to provide health and education in isolated rural areas in developing countries, to better reach adults and children who have disabilities who are unable to travel to cities or larger communities.
During the last twenty to thirty years of CBR activities sponsored by various international organizations including the World Health Organization and the United Nations, we have seen CBR evolve and operate many different ways relating to local cultures and types of conditions (environment degradation or prone to civil conflicts).
In the 1960s, public health and medical professionals operated on the medical model of treatment towards persons with disabilities. The rehabilitation model was new at the time, to assist those with disabilities and others rendered disabled from illness or injuries. Instead of institutions in cities where roads and/or other transport routes can be inaccessible, the village or township would have a facility with local patients and locally trained staff.
In the 1980s the social model - disabled people running the CBR themselves as staff, peers, trainers, and educators - slowly emerged. A paper in the United Kingdom exhibited some reluctance of able-bodied (non disabled) persons to receive disability awareness, sensitivity, and inclusions in the workplace as well as in society from disabled professionals. To this day, it is relatively common for an able-bodied person to train in the workplaces and receive better reception from able-bodied workers than disabled persons would.
A little more of history of the original form of CBR itself: Einar Helander, who is called the "father of CBR" who worked with the WHO and other professionals in rehabilitation recognized that there were many people with disabilities in developing countries who were not getting the health services they required. The rehabilitation professionals transferred the equipment and knowledge from the developed countries to underdeveloped and developing countries.
In 1970s there was recognition and understanding by professionals and WHO that the transfer did not work due to different cultural values and lack of available accommodations.
Over the years, WHO, UN, and other international organizations such as Handicap International implemented policy and provided funding to interested countries to establish facilities and encourage local people to be hired and trained in not only health and rehabilitation, but also to operate the facility and liaise with the larger communities or cities for resources and information purposes.
The CBR approach was also intended to be a place for persons with disabilities to interact and share their experiences. The community benefits from the experiences of persons with disabilities and vice versa. However, many CBRs continue to be health oriented and services are provided by able bodied staff and volunteers.
During the last twenty to thirty years of CBR activities sponsored by various international organizations including the World Health Organization and the United Nations, we have seen CBR evolve and operate many different ways relating to local cultures and types of conditions (environment degradation or prone to civil conflicts).
In the 1960s, public health and medical professionals operated on the medical model of treatment towards persons with disabilities. The rehabilitation model was new at the time, to assist those with disabilities and others rendered disabled from illness or injuries. Instead of institutions in cities where roads and/or other transport routes can be inaccessible, the village or township would have a facility with local patients and locally trained staff.
In the 1980s the social model - disabled people running the CBR themselves as staff, peers, trainers, and educators - slowly emerged. A paper in the United Kingdom exhibited some reluctance of able-bodied (non disabled) persons to receive disability awareness, sensitivity, and inclusions in the workplace as well as in society from disabled professionals. To this day, it is relatively common for an able-bodied person to train in the workplaces and receive better reception from able-bodied workers than disabled persons would.
A little more of history of the original form of CBR itself: Einar Helander, who is called the "father of CBR" who worked with the WHO and other professionals in rehabilitation recognized that there were many people with disabilities in developing countries who were not getting the health services they required. The rehabilitation professionals transferred the equipment and knowledge from the developed countries to underdeveloped and developing countries.
In 1970s there was recognition and understanding by professionals and WHO that the transfer did not work due to different cultural values and lack of available accommodations.
Over the years, WHO, UN, and other international organizations such as Handicap International implemented policy and provided funding to interested countries to establish facilities and encourage local people to be hired and trained in not only health and rehabilitation, but also to operate the facility and liaise with the larger communities or cities for resources and information purposes.
The CBR approach was also intended to be a place for persons with disabilities to interact and share their experiences. The community benefits from the experiences of persons with disabilities and vice versa. However, many CBRs continue to be health oriented and services are provided by able bodied staff and volunteers.
theory and methodology of CBR
A theory of CBR, to the needs of a deaf child or person and possibly deaf with other disabilities (difficulty walking, for example), based on Bangladesh Protibondhi Foundation in Dakar:
a. When your child is found to be deaf or does not hear well, education needs to start early. You can find a copy of Helping Children Who Are Deaf through your nearest CBR. Begin with basic sign language (eat, sleep, cold, play, etc).
b. The family is the most important care giving agency of a deaf or hard of hearing child, and
c. Using human resources, such as parents and community workers available at the CBR, is the most cost-effective way of responding to the needs of these children.
Another aspect of CBR is to be autonomous but connected with other CBRs or local government when your CBR lacks resources on deafness.
Einar Helander, the "father of CBR" recommends the following principles:
1. The basic personnel should be chosen by the local community and live there at easy distance from those who need the services
2. There must be records, reports, and evaluation of the work. The community should participate in the evaluation.
3. The community work should be micro-managed by the local administration (council) of the community (village, urban quarter). The community could either use already existing structures, such as the Community Council, or set up a separate body such as a Community Rehabilitation Committee. The intermediate-level professional would be attached to the District administration.
4. The CBR worker needs to have sufficient time to do the job with good quality.
5. The CBR worker and the community committee members must be cost-conscious. Costs should be held at a level that is economically realistic and maintainable. An habit of referring all people with disabilities to distant and expensive specialists and centres has to be avoided. This is only possible, if the community worker and the professional are well trained.
If your community does not have a CBR or would like to expand its current CBR, Mr Helander also recommend the following actions for management system to make your CBR effective:
1. Formulation of clear policies
2. Quantification of needs
3. Development of strategies and approaches
4. National planning
5. Evaluation systems
6. Financing and budgeting
Keep in mind that to make this effective, persons with disabilities must be included with the operation of a CBR after meeting education and training requirements. A deaf individual or an individual who doesn't hear well will be a better role model and be empathetic to the needs of newly identified deaf or hard of hearing child or adult.
And the local CBR must have the ability to make decisions impacting the local conditions and needs, not have decisions made by the national government. The national government doesn't always know what a local community needs. But this can be successful long as the rights of a deaf person and other persons with disabilities are respected.
Tools to evaluate a CBR:
Depending on your location, this may apply to some or most of the functions within your CBR. To evaluate will also show how to run a CBR more efficiently.
a. When your child is found to be deaf or does not hear well, education needs to start early. You can find a copy of Helping Children Who Are Deaf through your nearest CBR. Begin with basic sign language (eat, sleep, cold, play, etc).
b. The family is the most important care giving agency of a deaf or hard of hearing child, and
c. Using human resources, such as parents and community workers available at the CBR, is the most cost-effective way of responding to the needs of these children.
Another aspect of CBR is to be autonomous but connected with other CBRs or local government when your CBR lacks resources on deafness.
Einar Helander, the "father of CBR" recommends the following principles:
1. The basic personnel should be chosen by the local community and live there at easy distance from those who need the services
2. There must be records, reports, and evaluation of the work. The community should participate in the evaluation.
3. The community work should be micro-managed by the local administration (council) of the community (village, urban quarter). The community could either use already existing structures, such as the Community Council, or set up a separate body such as a Community Rehabilitation Committee. The intermediate-level professional would be attached to the District administration.
4. The CBR worker needs to have sufficient time to do the job with good quality.
5. The CBR worker and the community committee members must be cost-conscious. Costs should be held at a level that is economically realistic and maintainable. An habit of referring all people with disabilities to distant and expensive specialists and centres has to be avoided. This is only possible, if the community worker and the professional are well trained.
If your community does not have a CBR or would like to expand its current CBR, Mr Helander also recommend the following actions for management system to make your CBR effective:
1. Formulation of clear policies
2. Quantification of needs
3. Development of strategies and approaches
4. National planning
5. Evaluation systems
6. Financing and budgeting
Keep in mind that to make this effective, persons with disabilities must be included with the operation of a CBR after meeting education and training requirements. A deaf individual or an individual who doesn't hear well will be a better role model and be empathetic to the needs of newly identified deaf or hard of hearing child or adult.
And the local CBR must have the ability to make decisions impacting the local conditions and needs, not have decisions made by the national government. The national government doesn't always know what a local community needs. But this can be successful long as the rights of a deaf person and other persons with disabilities are respected.
Tools to evaluate a CBR:
Depending on your location, this may apply to some or most of the functions within your CBR. To evaluate will also show how to run a CBR more efficiently.
pros/cons of CBR, &
In this post you will find the pros, cons, and mix of operating a CBR. There are some things that are out of control like the political climate, the global economy now that more and more countries are embracing the market economy, and the weather. The collaborative purpose of the community is to work together (both disabled and able bodied) and protect themselves and to alleviate problems to the best to their ability. Thesemay be considered case studies but avoid making judgments.
CONS of CBR
Community-Based Constraints and Challenges and Ethical and Social Dilemmas Surrounding Community-Based Rehabilitation in Costa Rica academic papers present a series of procedures for operating a CBR and maintaining its goals to fully service recipients (I hesitate to use the word "patients").
The first article addresses the sectoral and facilitation aims and needs, the dangers of losing its true objective aims and becoming responsive to a top-down approach (the needs of national government and its ministries) instead of maintaining its ability to be flexible and meet community needs.
The second article gives the drawback of a CBR's (for mentally ill) dependence on funding from a national healthcare system. There are programs within CBRs under that particular system that are self-sustainable but the theme may be all too common - cutting back on vital funds when the system feels they cannot obtain successful data about a community CBR. Due to lack of funds and psychiatric professionals, the healthcare system may choose to opt out on funding and leave CBRs with less resources and the capability for recipients to maintain their mental health. There is also discrimination by community members and society in general when there is not enough information and exposure. This results in a lack of understanding of the positive benefits an intellectual disabled person (also considered mentally ill) to contribute to society.
PROs of CBR
This type of CBR model has many successes in Latin America and some countries in Africa: PROJIMO, mostly run by disabled persons themselves, working with other disabled themselves, and using existing and discarded items to construct walkers, a swing, and so on. The website provides much useful information. This shows that persons with disabilities have capacities to retain abilities and do things themselves.
The reality of needing a CBR in post conflict regions such as Western and Southern Africa, parts of the Balkan region, Central Asia, several Latin American and Asian countries - this fascinating article is based on a presentation given at a United Nations Experts on Youth meeting in Nambia. Violence and wars are often based in poverty, and even people with disabilities are not immune to it. I had a Deaf classmate from Nambia who was a former child soldier. He was bright but his social skills were awkward due to missed childhood years. The classmate, sent by his government for education, has had to make up for a lost time in an unfamiliar Western country.
I wish to add my insight that no one is immune to what happens in other parts of the community, the country, and around the world. Not even persons with disabilities. Poverty is key to ignorance and fear of the unknown and strange (clubbed foot or weird hand signals), preventing people with disabilities from contributing to society, that therefore leads to further poverty.
CONS of CBR
Community-Based Constraints and Challenges and Ethical and Social Dilemmas Surrounding Community-Based Rehabilitation in Costa Rica academic papers present a series of procedures for operating a CBR and maintaining its goals to fully service recipients (I hesitate to use the word "patients").
The first article addresses the sectoral and facilitation aims and needs, the dangers of losing its true objective aims and becoming responsive to a top-down approach (the needs of national government and its ministries) instead of maintaining its ability to be flexible and meet community needs.
The second article gives the drawback of a CBR's (for mentally ill) dependence on funding from a national healthcare system. There are programs within CBRs under that particular system that are self-sustainable but the theme may be all too common - cutting back on vital funds when the system feels they cannot obtain successful data about a community CBR. Due to lack of funds and psychiatric professionals, the healthcare system may choose to opt out on funding and leave CBRs with less resources and the capability for recipients to maintain their mental health. There is also discrimination by community members and society in general when there is not enough information and exposure. This results in a lack of understanding of the positive benefits an intellectual disabled person (also considered mentally ill) to contribute to society.
PROs of CBR
This type of CBR model has many successes in Latin America and some countries in Africa: PROJIMO, mostly run by disabled persons themselves, working with other disabled themselves, and using existing and discarded items to construct walkers, a swing, and so on. The website provides much useful information. This shows that persons with disabilities have capacities to retain abilities and do things themselves.
The reality of needing a CBR in post conflict regions such as Western and Southern Africa, parts of the Balkan region, Central Asia, several Latin American and Asian countries - this fascinating article is based on a presentation given at a United Nations Experts on Youth meeting in Nambia. Violence and wars are often based in poverty, and even people with disabilities are not immune to it. I had a Deaf classmate from Nambia who was a former child soldier. He was bright but his social skills were awkward due to missed childhood years. The classmate, sent by his government for education, has had to make up for a lost time in an unfamiliar Western country.
I wish to add my insight that no one is immune to what happens in other parts of the community, the country, and around the world. Not even persons with disabilities. Poverty is key to ignorance and fear of the unknown and strange (clubbed foot or weird hand signals), preventing people with disabilities from contributing to society, that therefore leads to further poverty.
a resource file for the deaf entrepuenter to establish a business overseas
I am kicking off this webpage with an assignment I did early in March for my International Development course. UN Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities (CRPD) will go into force in May and this is a good opportunity to share resources and information.
Enjoy this resource file and feel free to post queries, comments, and input...
This Resource File may not be static because this is new and with the recognition of disability inclusion in the workplace and international development in recent times –few organizations such as MIUSA and International Labour Organization have guidelines to empower PWDs to be employed or run their own businesses in developed countries.
My project is strictly those who are Deaf living in the developed country who seek guidelines and resources to make their business vision successful and be collaborative with the local Deaf communities in the developing countries. We have a large number of Deaf Diasporas who may have ideas to work with those back home.
The following information begins with local resources at home (in the US), then international websites with more particular information and forms, on establishing and conducting businesses overseas, employment policy on inclusive workplace and disability resources and themes, participating development banks, organizations and agencies (both disabled and able bodied), literature on Deaf and Disabled issues, and lastly, a miscellaneous list of literature and contact information of global issues and Deaf organizations.
National Deaf Business Institute (NDBI)
“NDBI was founded in July 2001 with the purpose of helping deaf people of all ages develop skills they can use to start, manage, and grow a successful business or organization. NDBI's vision is to become an organization that will develop and serve a community of deaf business leaders.” (Website introduction)
I recognize top three names in “who we are” and these Deaf men are reputable in the Washington, D.C. Deaf community for their business and legal expertise. For those who need to hone or upgrade their business knowledge and skills, they may benefit in starting out with NDBI. It offers mentorship programs for both Deaf business professionals and undergraduate business students, and outreach to schools. The site has links to Gallaudet University’s Leadership Institute and Business departments at Gallaudet and NTID, and Small Business Administration. Top Deaf Businesses such as Schwarz Financial Services and Harris Communication Services are included.
This website is relatively new and not all information is available – it is best to contact them at the provided address for inquiries or information.
US Department of State
US Department of State’s Business FAQ
http://www.state.gov/e/eeb/cba/c599.htm
The US Department of State provides links to various offices and websites within the US government such as passports for business associates, authenticating business documents, Minority Business Development Agency, Country Commercial Guides (political and economic climates, advice on exports, recommended actions or warnings), making investments in accordance with US policy interests, and links to various application forms. Some links do not exist or is outdated.
US Department of State’s Travel and Business
http://www.state.gov/travelandbusiness/
The State Department provides current information on travel conditions, political and economic situations, immunization, travel tips, emergency information, business visas and more. (An Embassy is more likely to have updated information since some links doesn’t go beyond 2001)
Embassy
It is ideal to go to a country’s embassy in nearest city to where you live since the embassy often communicates with the country back home and may be best placed to advise you of DO’s and DON’Ts and provide needed materials. They can also assist with VISA requirements.
The embassyworld.com is a huge resource directory and search engines of cities in the US hosting embassy and consulate offices with side information such as rentals, classifieds, and finding the nearest cybercafés. The directory and search engine is not limited to US.
International Labour Organization
SEED – Small Enterprise Development
http://www.ilo.org/dyn/empent/empent.portal?p_prog=S
SEED works with governments, organizations, and local communities to research and implement what works best in small enterprise development in certain regions for PWDs to succeed with their businesses. SEED envisions this as a goal to reduce poverty.
ILO Resource Guide on Disability: http://www.ilo.org/public/english/support/lib/resource/subject/disability.htm
A resource on various themes and in regions pertaining to ILO’s role with disabilities, employment, organizations, medical care, discrimination, and more.
PDF file – Managing Disability in the workplace
http://www.ilo.org/public/english/employment/skills/disability/download/codeeng.pdf
A manual on interviewing, hiring, communicating and training with PWDs in a workplace
ILO Equity Issues
http://www.ilo.org/public/english/employment/skills/equity/index.htm
To build knowledge, advocacy and technological issues to address inequities at the workplace
ILO news article “Disabled People Deserve Jobs”
http://wecando.wordpress.com/2007/12/05/ilo-report-says-disabled-people-deserve-jobs/
A link from Andrea Shettle’s We Can Do website: ILO and a number of countries are recognizing the untapped potential skills of PWDs and a way out of poverty. However barriers and discrimination remain. The report states that social exclusion from the workplace causes between 1.37 and 1.94 trillion USD in GDP losses annually.
Mobility International USA (MIUSA)
Mobility International USA’s “Building an Inclusive Development Community”
http://www.miusa.org/idd/inclusive-development-projects
MIUSA often collaborates with USAID work on goals in eliminating barriers that prevent PWDs and PWDs women from working and participating in the development process. MIUSA and USAID are committed to local (or rural) resources by providing technical assistance and partnerships with disability organizations. There is couple of grants and awards honoring a country or an organization’s work.
The World Bank
Related Links or Who’s Who in Disability and Development:
A comprehensive (and growing) list separated into categories such as: regional development banks, national development agencies and other government affiliated development agencies (equivalent to USAID), business sector/corporate social responsibility, journals, and statistics. It appears to be a good source to find institutions to work with to seek funding or guidance to establish business, in policy regarding employment and inclusion at work, and literature.
Other –Misc
The Economist – online magazine
This is a magazine that I try to read regularly – it’s a good source of how economics and businesses are impacted by political and social issues around the world.
European Union of the Deaf
A DVD produced by the EUD – “Non-Discrimination of Deaf People in Employment” as well as news articles about EUD and European Union’s disability positions and policy.
Global Issues
A comprehensive website of literature and media on all aspects of issues such as the arms trade, global warming, poverty, children, racism, AIDS and more, to be aware of political issues that may affect your goal to implement or operate a business in another country.
We Can Do – Andrea Shettle
An online journal constructed by Andrea Shettle, a Deaf Professional with news, postings of training, conferences and so on in the world of disability development and research. It can be translated into other languages.
World Federation of the Deaf
WFD has a list of national Deaf organizations (or NADs) as country members and affiliated members with addresses, contact information, and websites. I strongly encourage you to contact the country’s NAD and a regional deaf organization or service – find out how they can collaborate and provide local information.
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