Laying the Groundwork to Strengthen Access in Guam
NDC partnered with Guam and CNMI educators to strengthen deaf community access through coordinated systems, training, and shared leadership.
Building Better Access Through Notetaking
Two new NDC modules help campuses strengthen notetaking systems and train notetakers to better support access for deaf students.
Where Are the Deaf Professionals in Disability Services?
Deaf professionals strengthen campus access systems—but too often, they face the same barriers they’re hired to remove.
Rethinking Success: Why Apprenticeships Matter for Deaf Youth
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a time to celebrate the contributions of people with disabilities and to reflect on how we can create more accessible pathways to employment. For deaf youth, that discussion often starts with education. But here’s the truth: college isn’t the only road to success.
Do Deaf Students Really Need Extended Time on Tests?
While many deaf students use signed languages—sometimes as their primary language—their rights to accommodations are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504. Their access needs are related to disability, not second-language acquisition. Applying English learner restrictions to deaf students overlooks this difference and can wrongly deny them accommodations they are legally entitled to.
AI as an Accommodation for Deaf College Students
Colleges are still struggling to set clear AI policies, even as students, faculty, and staff are already using these tools.. Nearly 80% of Gen Z students report using AI, and most believe that schools should not only permit its use in the classroom but also be required to teach students how to use it effectively.
New Study Looks at Burnout for College Sign Language Interpreters
A new study, Burnout among sign language interpreters working in postsecondary institutions, was written by Jeffrey Levi Palmer, Jonah Winninghoff, Arlinda S. Boland, and Dr. Carrie Lou Bloom from the National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes. In recent years, NDC’s work with colleges and training programs across the country has unveiled a shortage of interpreters across the […]
Don’t Miss a Beat: Accessible Stethoscope Options for Deaf Healthcare Students
For Deaf students entering healthcare fields, they often encounter a common question: How will I use a stethoscope? It’s a valid concern—and one that many academic institutions may not know much about navigating this concern. The good news is that there are amplified and digital stethoscopes; however, selecting the right device isn’t straightforward.
Student Advisory Boards as Catalysts for Change
Colleges across the country are working to create more welcoming environments—but one key question remains: Are deaf students and students with other disabilities being meaningfully included in the decisions that affect them?
35 Years of the ADA: How NDC Supports Access and Progress
This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark law that continues to shape access and opportunity for people with disabilities across the United States. Signed into law on July 26, 1990, the ADA helped break down barriers in education, employment, transportation, and daily life. It protects the rights of people with disabilities to attend school, get jobs, travel, and participate in their communities.
New Research Highlights COVID-19’s Unequal Impact on Deaf College Students
Deaf college students have long faced barriers in higher education — from delayed access services to limited campus involvement. A new study from the National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes (NDC) shows how the COVID-19 pandemic further magnified those disparities, pushing many deaf students out of college during a time of crisis.
Start the New School Year with Deafverse and Free Transition Tools!
Back to school isn’t just about supplies and schedules—it’s a chance to help deaf students reset, refocus, and take charge of their future. That’s where Deafverse comes in.