FAQs
Accommodations 101
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- What does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) say about testing accommodations?
- What do we need to consider when evaluating requests for testing accommodations?
- What are some considerations when coordinating service providers for classes with a restricted capacity of people allowed in the classroom?
Deaf Medical Students
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- Who is responsible for providing stethoscopes for deaf students?
- If a deaf medical student utilizes an interpreter or speech-to-text provider, does it impact the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) patient privacy rule?
- What community resources are available to support deaf students pursuing careers in health sciences and medical fields?
Interpreting
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- How should schools/institutions utilize staff interpreting and speech-to-text providers when transitioning from in-person to online classes?
- Can Video Relay Services (VRS) be used in place of Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) services for live-streamed online courses?
- How can we accommodate students using speech-to-text or interpreting services during online tutoring sessions?
Online Learning and Digital Badges
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Remote Services
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Speech to Text Services
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Transition & Employment
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Popular FAQs
- How many deaf people live in the United States?
- Where can I find American Sign Language (ASL) classes?
- What is the difference between unemployed and not in the labor force?
- Where can I find mental health providers that specialize in serving deaf people?
- Captions – automatic, closed captions, real-time, transcription: What do these all mean?
- How many deaf people attend residential schools and mainstream schools?
- How many deaf people use sign language?
- How do I enroll in the certificate program?
