GLOBAL PARTNERS
Language First is committed to changing how we work with Deaf children not just in the United States, but around the world. Our partners are either a person or organization who share Language First's mission and values, have previously collaborated or partnered with us, or who are also committed to promoting signed languages and bilingual-bimodal education. Partners work in coordination with Language First to spread evidence-based information about bimodal bilingualism and language development in Deaf children. Global partners may also translate Language First content into other languages. To see all translated content, please visit our translations page.
See below for all of our global partners, their location, and their website. If you are interested in becoming a global partner, please fill out this form.
Our Partners
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Northern Signs Research, Inc.
MANITOBA, CANADA
The mission of NSR is to support the development of creative teaching and assessment to promote children's language, learning, and literacy in ASL and English. Currently our main activities are distributing (and providing training) for the ASL Receptive Skills Test and the ASL Expressive Skills Test.
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Deaf Aotearoa
NEW ZEALAND
Deaf Aotearoa is a Deaf led organisation that provides services for all ages. We are an advocacy body and service provider. Within our Children & Youth Services we support families with Deaf/hard of hearing children aged 0-5yrs, regardless of the hearing levels and/or listening devices they use. We bring Deaf mentors into the family home and support them with language development and Deaf culture. We connect families with the local Deaf community and support them to attend Deaf events.
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RESO
ONTARIO, CANADA
Our organization supports francophone families of Deaf children in Ontario. We partner with our local francophone association of the Deaf (AOSF - Association ontarienne des Sourd(e)s francophones) and are able to offer sign language classes to parents, teachers, daycare providers, etc. as well as bilingual (LSQ/French) accessible family activities and general support to families.
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Deaf Children's Society of BC
BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
Deaf Children's Society is dedicated to promoting awareness, understanding, and inclusivity for deaf, hard-of-hearing, deaf-blind children, and children of deaf adults (CODA) to ensure that all children acquire the cultural knowledge, identity, opportunity, and power to lead their lives. DCS believes that the family-centred principles of Early Intervention for Deaf and Hard of Hearing children provide inclusive early language services for families across British Columbia.
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Raising Bilinguals
GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA
Raising Bilinguals helps parents and educators raise Deaf and Hard of Hearing kids with confidence in both signed and spoken language. Founded by Australian Teacher of the Deaf and mother of a deaf child, Clare Best, RB helps bridge the gap between research and real life, turning overwhelm into action with practical tools, bilingual strategies, and a community that gets it.
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Visions Global Empowerment Ethiopia
HAWASSA, ETHIOPIA
Our work is currently focused on serving those in need in and around Hawassa, the capital of the Sidama Region in southern Ethiopia, where we operate our Visions Academy School for the Deaf and provide community outreach support services for the Deaf.
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Enlance Sordo
MEXICO
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Fenix LS
SPAIN