Collecting Student Input to Improve Student Engagement and Inclusion in the College Experience

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Regarding accommodations for deaf students, the traditional planning process goes beyond the initial request. An individualized and ongoing approach is warranted to ensure full access to programs and services. Flexibility is key, as accommodations can evolve over time due to changing circumstances. Collecting student input is important to the overall engagement and inclusion on campus, […]

Register Now for the 2023 Virtual College Equity Conference!

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The National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes (NDC) aims to address these challenges and provide opportunities for campus communities serving deaf students to learn, connect, and transform. We are pleased to announce our 2023 College Equity Conference to Strengthen Access, Inclusion, and Belonging for Deaf Students. This year’s conference will be held virtually on October 17-19, 2023, and is free to attend.

2023 National Black Deaf Advocates Conference

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The National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes is excited to be attending the National Black Deaf Advocates conference in Birmingham, AL, August 8th-12th, 2023!   Session 1: August 9, 2023 , 9:15am Improving Postsecondary Educational Experiences & Outcomes for Black Deaf Students Presenters: Tia Ivanko, Dr. Latisha Porter-Vaughn, Latoya Dixon Deaf students regularly face barriers navigating postsecondary education and training opportunities. The barriers are complex and are […]

Cerritos College Symposium

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The symposium is a professional development event designed for educators, counselors, and other professionals working with Deaf and hard of hearing students. The goal of the event is to deepen attendees’ understanding of the unique needs of this population and explore evidence-based strategies for promoting their academic and social-emotional development. Through a series of workshops, […]

Exploring Interpreter Shortages in Postsecondary Settings Listening Session

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In response to the effects of the interpreter shortage, NDC is focused on creating more opportunities for disability services professionals to connect with us and one another. Whether you were part of the previous session, were unable to join the previous session, or are seeing this for the first time—we invite you to register now and join us! We […]

Exploring Interpreter Shortages in Postsecondary Settings

a black and white picture of a hand signing interpreter with one hand blurred.

In response to the effects of the interpreter shortage, NDC is focused on creating an opportunity for disability services professionals to connect with us and one another. We invite you to join us on February 16, 2023 at 1pm CT for Exploring Interpreter Shortages in Postsecondary Settings We at NDC want to know more. This work cannot be done without […]

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