COVID-19 Resource Center
NDC is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic with customized resources, tips, and events for deaf youth and the educators, disability services professionals, VR counselors, parents and others who support them. This webpage will be updated frequently. Please check back often, sign up for NDC newsletter and listserv emails, and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn for the latest updates.
Director’s September Update: Finding Balance. Gauging Impact. Journeying Together.
Pivoting in a Pandemic: An Urgent Response to Deaf Students in Crisis
Deaf Success in Fall 2020: Guides for Colleges, High Schools, and Families
Engaging for Change: State Leaders Meet Regionally to Address Pandemic Crisis for Deaf Youth
NDC Live Event on November 17: Does Auto Captioning Effectively Accommodate Deaf People?
Raising Deaf Youth During COVID-19: Family Panels Reveal How to Engage and Encourage
Zito and Kinast Present at AHEAD 2020 Conference: Online Accessibility and Deaf Students
Vocational Rehabilitation During COVID-19: Shifting Online to Support Access for Deaf Students
Sign Language Interpreters Can Earn Up to 5.4 CEUs Free Online
Pandemic Taking Unique Toll on Deaf College Students, According to New Poll [Disponible en español]
Deaf at Work During the Pandemic: Making Gains with Flexibility, Optimism, and Resilience [Disponible en español]
Media Advisory: New Resources Available for Deaf Students During COVID-19
Your Questions, Answered: FAQs from NDC | help team
Auto Captions and Deaf Students: Why Automatic Speech Recognition Technology Is Not the Answer (Yet)
Teaching Deaf Students Online: New 2-Hour Course Can Help Educators Learn the Basics
Communicating With a Face Mask: What Colleges Need to Know for Deaf Students (and Everyone)
Tips for Instructors: Teaching Deaf Students Online [Disponible en español]
Remember Accessibility in the Rush to Online Instruction: 10 Tips for Educators [Disponible en español]
Deafverse Can Help Deaf Teens Connect and Learn from Home [Disponible en español]
Decide, Act, Believe: How to Assess and Empower Self-Determination in Deaf Youth [Disponible en español]
Learn Instructional Strategies for Deaf Student Success in New Three-Hour Online Course
Room for Improvement: New Report Analyzes Vocational Rehabilitation Services and Deaf Americans
Auto Captions and Deaf Students: Why Automatic Speech Recognition Technology Is Not the Answer (Yet)
Communicating With a Face Mask: What Colleges Need to Know for Deaf Students (and Everyone)
5 Tips for Disability Service Professionals to Provide Accessibility in Online Classes [Disponible en español]
8 Essential Resources for VR Success with Deaf Youth During COVID-19
Professional Development Checklist: Six Ways to Improve Your Skills from Home
How to Host Effective and Accessible Online Meetings with Deaf Participants [Disponible en español]
Decide, Act, Believe: How to Assess and Empower Self-Determination in Deaf Youth [Disponible en español]
Take Control of Your Online Learning: Tips for Deaf College Students [Disponible en español]
Deafverse Can Help Deaf Teens Connect and Learn from Home [Disponible en español]
Using Hearing Assistive Devices at Home: 5 Tips for Deaf College Students
Seven Tips to Improve Communication with Your Deaf Teenager During COVID-19 [Disponible en español]
Strategies for Parenting Deaf Teenagers During COVID-19 [Disponible en español]
Decide, Act, Believe: How to Assess and Empower Self-Determination in Deaf Youth [Disponible en español]
Salesforce.com: Why Clear Masks Benefit Most People, Not Just Those With Disabilities
MindBodyGreen: How To Communicate With The Deaf Community Behind A Mask
Inside Higher Ed: Q&A with Director Stephanie Cawthon on Challenges Students With Disabilities Face During COVID-19
KXAN (NBC): COVID-19 Highlights the Importance of Interpretation Services in Health Care
Los Angeles Times: Coronavirus Poses Added Challenges for Hospital Patients Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
National Public Radio (WBUR): Disability Advocates Worry The Quick Shift to Online Learning Could Overlook Needed Accommodations
The Daily Texan: UT Austin Provides Resources to Deaf Students During Online Transition
Live Panel October 27: Accessible Instruction for Deaf College Students During COVID-19 and Beyond
Share Experiences, Get Advice, and Connect with Other Families of Deaf Students [Disponible en español]
Get Answers About Online Accommodations with NDC Live on Sept. 15
Serving Deaf College Students: A Live Discussion on Navigating COVID-19 and Beyond
Join Us for TWO #DeafAtWork Online Panels — May 27 and June 9
Meeting the Needs of Deaf College Students: Live Panels, New Resources, and Help Desk
Live Discussion with Deaf Students: Help! All My Classes are Online!
Director’s March Update: NDC is here to support you [Disponible en español]
Director’s June Update: Being Called to Act. Finding Places to Pause. Preparing to Pivot.
Vocational Rehabilitation During COVID-19: A Live Online Discussion for Transition Professionals
FAQs for facemasks.
- What kind of accommodations can I consider for small group or one-on-one meetings when face masks are required?
- What kind of accommodations can I consider for classes held in-person when face masks are required?
- How can I make my own clear face mask or shield?
- How can I keep a clear face mask or shield from fogging up?
- Where can I find vendors that make clear face masks and face shields?