Deaf Culture

Specific Information

The Deaf Resource Library
The Deaf Resource Library is an online collection of reference material and links intended to educate and inform people about Deaf cultures in Japan and the United States. Created by Karen Nakamura, a doctoral student at Yale University.

Deaf Linx
Provides access to other sites about deaf culture, reference materials, deafness discussion groups, deafness organizations, deaf publications, and legal issues in deafness. Created by Amy Frasu, a teacher of deaf and hard of hearing students.

National Association of the Deaf.
On this site you can learn about the NAD's programs and activities, including grassroots advocacy and empowerment, captioned media, certification of American Sign Language professionals; certification of sign language interpreters; deafness-related information and publications.

American Deaf Culture
This site is designed to provide you with some information about American Deaf Culture. Text resources and videotape resources on American Deaf Culture are listed to help you learn more about this unique visual culture.