...For deaf youth, summer camps bring opportunities to build relationships and strengthen skills for future endeavors. Whether they are day camps focused on coding, virtual programs in the arts, or overnight outdoor adventures, research shows that summer programs can have a significant positive impact on the lives of deaf youth....

...On February 16, 2023, NDC hosted an event, Exploring Interpreter Shortages in Postsecondary Settings, to which the response was overwhelming. 100 participants were able to join us during that listening session—thank you for sharing your perspectives and engaging in constructive dialogue. We apologize to the participants who were unable to join the session due to technical difficulties. We have resolved and made the necessary adjustments for the next upcoming session....

...NDC open badges are here! Open badges are verifiable credentials earned by participation in and completion of NDC sponsored activities. Badges  are a visual representation of participant learning journeys, accomplishments, and mastery; and serve as documentation for engagement in online learning, webinars, and targeted activities....

...Many deaf college students face frustrations on their campuses, whether it’s from a lack of access or not enough inclusion in campus activities, events, and classroom environments. These issues are, unfortunately, common but each experience is different—and these experiences matter to us! We want to know about your campus experience, so share your perspectives and tell us about your school....

...The National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes has built a web-based interactive data dashboard that showcases a wealth of information and educational statistics about deaf people in the United States. Take a look at our new dashboard and join us in our pursuit to make things better for all deaf people!...

...Join the National Deaf Center for a webinar on our best tips and strategies for a successful Spring semester in supporting deaf students in higher education. While this webinar is designed for DSS personnel and postsecondary students, all are encouraged to attend to learn more about preparing for spring semester events....

...Join NDC for a panel of disability service professionals to discuss their experiences with policy and procedures for captioned media on campus....

...NDC’s work with colleges and training programs across the country is unveiling an alarming trend. Disability services professionals in postsecondary environments are sharing that the national shortage of American Sign Language interpreters has been especially challenging. Colleges and universities across the country are facing increased difficulties providing support services to deaf students....

...We are now providing new 1-hour learning experiences in a modular form. Each module includes updated resources, new interactive opportunities, and more scenario-based examples....

...Understanding root causes is an important step for moving beyond temporary solutions to address the underlying factors of educational inequities for deaf people. Through the use of situational examples and critical thinking exercises, this module demonstrates that systemic changes require an intensive analysis to create sustainable long-term change....

...Understanding the range of systems available is important to effectively serve deaf people who use amplification devices on your campus. The National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes (NDC) is hosting a two-part webinar with Dr. Sarah Sparks on November 10th at 2:00 pm CT designed to help strengthen your understanding of assistive listening systems....

...A large part of the deaf community has experienced the challenges that come with being deaf in a mostly hearing family. In many cases, deaf members of hearing families experience linguistic disconnect and/or social isolation because of differences in communication modes. For deaf Latinx individuals, these challenges may be increased due to the language barriers between the deaf individual, the hearing family, and the outside community....