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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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Finding Data about Deaf People

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Data drives decision-making. When you want to improve existing programs and services, prepare a proposal...
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Introduction to Assistive Listening Devices and Systems

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Relying on amplification devices or residual hearing alone may not be enough to access communication,...
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Supporting Accessible Learning Environments and Instruction for Deaf Students

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Learn how to design an accessible and equitable learning environment for college and high school...
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Data-Driven Decision Making: Why Does it Matter?

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Data, data, DATA! Data is everywhere, but how do we use data to make decisions,...
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This image is a screenshot from a video conference between four people. Out of the four people, the names of the three people are as follows, Diego, Mark Ramirez & Dominic Gordine. Below their image, there is a logo of NDC & below that the text " Mentoring Deaf Youth Leads to #DeafSuccess"

OnDemand Webinar: Mentoring Deaf Youth Leads to #DeafSuccess

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Mentoring opportunities offer valuable experiences that can be life-changing. Yet, the number of opportunities or...
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OnDemand Webinar: Centralized Systems that Promote #DeafSuccess at Colleges

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While more than 200,000 deaf students attend colleges nationwide, many colleges and universities are often...
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This is a square image. The image is divided into four quadrants. The Top Left section has a green background and on that, there is the text " NDC LIVE PANEL for Deaf People, By Deaf People: Centering Deaf People in System Change. December 8 - 3 pm CT. Top Right section there is a close-up image of a man wearing a black suit with a blue shirt, He is Bald and has black ear studs. In the bottom left section, there is a close-up image of a woman with curly brown hair. The bottom right section has an image of a man wearing sunglasses, a grey t-shirt & a cap. There is water in the background.

OnDemand Webinar: For Deaf People, By Deaf People: Centering Deaf People in Systems Change

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This upcoming live event panel is an opportunity for panelists to learn directly from the...
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This is a rectangular image. On the Top left, there is the Logo & Text of the National Deaf Center on Post Secondary Outcomes. Below that, there is a blue background & in that, there is the text " Deaf People Leading the Way". On the right side, there is an image of a person with short hair, wearing eyeglasses & blue dotted shirt. The person's name is Diego Guerra.

OnDemand Webinar: Deaf People Leading the Way

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Decisions are made every day about deaf people’s lives without involving deaf people. This needs...
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This is a rectangular image. This appears to be a screenshot from a video call between two women. On the left, the woman is sitting in front of a black background. She has straight brown hair and is wearing a grey jacket with a purple shirt inside. On the right, the background is blue & the woman is wearing an eyeglass, has curly black hair, and is wearing a black jacket pinkish purple shirt inside. Below that there is the text " Does Auto Captioning Help Deaf People?"

OnDemand Webinar: Does Auto Captioning Effectively Accommodate Deaf People?

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Many colleges and schools are relying upon automatic captions as a quick and cheap way...
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This is a rectangular image. On the top center, there is the text " Access to Education is Important". Below that there is a progress bar, the first section on the progress bar is Education & below that there is an image of a graduation cap and certificate. Second section the progress bar is Employment and below that there is an image of the Job Offer letter. The third section on the progress bar is Earning and below that, there is an image of an open hand palm with a $ sign above it. The bottom right of the main is the logo of NDC.

Improving Campus Access Facilitated Course

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Improving Campus Access is a facilitated course that provides basic knowledge and the tools necessary...
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OnDemand Webinar: Preparing Access Services for Deaf College Students: Tips & Resources

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Are you a Disability Services Provider looking to provide strong support to your deaf students?...
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OnDemand Webinar: What are Assistive Listening Systems?

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Are you interested in learning more about assistive listening devices and how they can help...
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OnDemand Webinar: Commencement for All: Making Graduation Accessible

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Are you looking to create a truly memorable graduation ceremony for your students and their...
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Coordinating Services for Deaf Students

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Are you interested in learning how to coordinate accommodations and services for deaf individuals in...
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Test Equity for Deaf Students

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Historically tests are often used to make decisions about educational promotion, placement, and even used...
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Transforming Systems to Achieve Equity for Deaf People

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Are you committed to improving programs and services for deaf people using a systems lens?...
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Designing Accessible Online Experiences for Deaf People

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The increase in online engagement for learning and interacting is undeniable. During the pandemic, many...
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Speech to Text 101

Speech-to-Text services are increasingly being used in educational settings as a means to providing effective...
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Introduction to Remote Services

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Deaf students enrolling in colleges across the country are on the rise and securing access...
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Captioned Media 101

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Captioned media is a hot topic on campuses today as the way we access media...
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Introduction to Interpreting Services

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Sign language interpreting is one of several accommodations deaf people may use in educational and...
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Using UDL Principles for Teaching Deaf Students Online

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As an instructor or service provider, you may be seeking resources regarding accessible learning and...
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Building Relationships with Deaf Communities

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Historically, decisions impacting communities, especially communities with marginalized identities, are not part of the decision-making...
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Attitudes and Biases as Barriers for Deaf People

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One of many barriers to successful postsecondary outcomes for deaf people is the impact of...
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Deaf 101

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Deaf people are not all the same. While some deaf people may have similar or...
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Accommodations 101

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Effective accommodations make it possible for deaf individuals to both receive and convey information in...
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Deaf people are highly diverse in language usage, identity, race, ethnicity, and in terms of...
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Discovering System Barriers and Exploring the WHY

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Understanding root causes is an important step for moving beyond temporary solutions to address the...
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Note Taker Training

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Note Taker Training is a self-guided training that defines the role of the note taker and...
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