Busted: Myths About Deafness
We’re here to bust the top 5 myths that people believe about deafness and Deaf people. Read on! 1. “All Deaf people can read lips, and as long as I… Read More »Busted: Myths About Deafness
Signs and Smiles
What if the ADA Were Passed in Nicaragua?
2015 marks the 25th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a law that prohibits the discrimination of people with different physical and mental abilities. For Deaf… Read More »What if the ADA Were Passed in Nicaragua?
Research Update – Fall 2015
Earlier this year, our executive director, Dr. Marie Coppola, made her annual trip to Nicaragua to continue her research of the linguistics and development of Deaf Nicaraguan children. This time… Read More »Research Update – Fall 2015
A Tour of Hogar Escuela with Massiel
For the past two years, Manos Unidas has sponsored 13- year-old Massiel as she attends classes for the first time to learn sign language at Hogar Escuela, a primary school… Read More »A Tour of Hogar Escuela with Massiel