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NDC offers a variety of free online learning opportunities to support the postsecondary success of deaf students. Earn professional development clock hours by completing one of our modules or dig deeper and enroll in one of our facilitated courses. Individuals who take classes with NDC | learn will be able to view real stories shared by deaf people across the country, discuss concerns and challenges with others, and learn from national experts. Information on all of our current courses is available on our Canvas Catalog.

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The image shows a classroom scene with a focus on a student wearing glasses and a white hoodie. The student is seated and appears engaged, holding a pencil or pen in one hand.
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Learn how to design an accessible learning environment for college and high school students, reduce...
The image depicts five people casually engaging in conversation in a well-lit indoor setting. On the left, a person with curly hair gestures with their hands while seated on a ledge. Next, a person in a red jacket and glasses smiles, facing the group. The third individual, wearing a gray hoodie and red beanie, is holding a smartphone and making a conversational gesture. Beside them, a person in a black hoodie laughs, wearing a backpack. On the far right, another person with curly hair touches their ear, wearing a denim jacket over a red shirt.
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Lived Experiences of Deaf People isn’t just an introduction to deaf identity—it’s a call to...
The image shows a classroom setting with two students sitting at desks. In the foreground, a student with long, curly dark hair is seated at a green desk, focusing on papers in front of her. She is wearing a light gray shirt and has a pen resting on the paper.
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Your Notes = Someone’s Access. When you take notes for a deaf student, you’re not...
The image features a dark, hexagonal patterned background reminiscent of a honeycomb texture, predominantly in shades of black. Positioned towards the right side of the image is a beige or light-colored icon that resembles an ear with sound waves, symbolizing hearing or audio.
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Relying on amplification devices or residual hearing may not be enough to access communication, especially...
The image shows a person using a stenograph machine, positioned on a desk next to a laptop. The laptop screen displays a blurred interface with unreadable text. The stenograph machine is gray and has a display screen. The person is typing on the stenograph with both hands, suggesting transcription or captioning activity.
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Speech-to-Text (STT) services are increasingly being used in campus settings. STT services vary and can...
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Through the lens of systems theory, explore system components, identify inequities, and brainstorm solutions to...
The image features a diagonal split design with the left portion presenting text and the right portion showcasing two portraits. The left side has a white background at the top transitioning into a teal and gray geometric pattern. Large white text reads, "What are Assistive Listening Systems?" In smaller white text, below this, it states, "with Sarah Sparks and Kate Lewandowski." On the right side, two headshot portraits are stacked vertically. The top portrait is of a person with short dark hair, wearing glasses and a cochlear implant, smiling. The bottom portrait shows a person with long blonde hair, also smiling, wearing a light-colored jacket.
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Assistive listening systems can help deaf students overcome distance and background noise challenges. This pre-recorded...
The image is a promotional banner divided into two sections. The left side features a bold teal and dark blue design with white text. In the upper left corner, there is the NDC logo. Below this, in large, white letters, the text reads, "Deaf People Leading the Way." Beneath the main text, smaller text reads, "with Diego Guerra." The right side of the image shows a smiling individual with short hair, wearing glasses and a blue shirt with a white dotted pattern. The background is a neutral stone wall.
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Decisions are made every day about deaf people’s lives without involving deaf people. This pre-recorded...
The image is a promotional banner for a webinar titled "Making Graduation Accessible." On the left side, there is a dark teal rectangle with the title text in white. Below this, a circular emblem features a green and teal abstract design, accompanied by text that reads “Webinar with Lore Kinast” in teal and black. On the right side, there is a photo of a smiling person with long blonde hair, wearing glasses, a gray cardigan, and a black necklace.
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Accessibility is key to ensuring that every participant can enjoy the event to the fullest....
The image depicts a classroom setting with several students seated at desks. In the foreground, a male student with short dark hair is focused on writing on a piece of paper. He is wearing a long-sleeved blue shirt and holds a pencil in his right hand. A silver laptop is open on the desk beside him.
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Tests are frequently used within higher educational programs and careers. Many tests are not designed...
The image shows a person with curly hair and glasses sitting at a table with a laptop in front of them. They are wearing a dark green shirt and are smiling, resting their chin on one hand. The background is an off-white color, giving the scene a bright and airy feel.
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This module equips VR counselors new to serving deaf people with essential knowledge and tools....
The image shows two people sitting across from each other at a wooden table. In the foreground, there is a blurred view of the back of one person's head and shoulder, and a laptop screen displaying blurred content. The focus is on a man with a short haircut and facial hair, wearing a light blue shirt, who is sitting across the table and looking towards the camera.
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This essential training empowers professionals to understand and embrace the unique lived experiences of deaf...

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