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August 2026 Newsletter

In July, Global Deaf Research Institute began early-stage research on the experiences of deaf refugees and connected with the World Institute on Disability while advancing partnerships with the World Federation of the Deafblind and the International Federation of Hard of Hearing People. The organization also planned its next national deaf needs assessment in the Dominican Republic for March and celebrated a $1,098 SF Marathon fundraiser led by community runner Zamica Gage.

Ryan Turner2026-09-06T15:59:26+00:00August 1, 2026|Newsletter|

February 2026 Newsletter

Global Deaf Research Institute launched 2025 with international momentum, including a cross-Taiwan cycling fundraiser, government meetings in São Paulo to advance deaf-led research, and a new U.S. documentation initiative focused on deaf people impacted by ICE enforcement. With nearly $2,000 raised in January, GDRI is building the global collaborations and advocacy tools needed to improve deaf people's quality of life worldwide.

Ryan Turner2026-09-06T15:48:36+00:00February 1, 2026|Newsletter|

From Berlin to the UN: GDRI’s Growing Global Impact

From the Global Disability Summit in Berlin to the United Nations Conference of State Parties, GDRI has spent the past six months deepening global partnerships and advocating for deaf inclusion at the highest levels. With the relaunch of their flagship initiative as Deaf Voices Counted and an upcoming expansion into the Dominican Republic, GDRI continues to center deaf-led, community-driven research worldwide.

Ryan Turner2026-07-23T20:11:51+00:00January 29, 2026|News|

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