Family Support for Deaf Teens: A Roadmap to Success
As deaf children grow into teenagers, they begin to take a more active role in decision-making and responsibilities. Families are often unaware of strategies to support their deaf teen on becoming more independent. The role of family members is vital in ensuring deaf youth are prepared for life after high school. It’s an overwhelming but exciting time for both families and deaf teens.
‘Begrudging Tolerance’: New Report Reveals Deaf Students’ Experience On Campus
“There has been no institutional interest in learning how to become more deaf friendly. The attitude is one of begrudging tolerance at best.”
Deaf students across the country echoed this student’s story in the 2018-2019 Deaf College Student National Accessibility Report, “ACCESS Is More Than Accommodations,” released today by the National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes.
Featuring the Field: At Rocky Mountain Deaf School, Making Coffee Leads to Employment Opportunities
Heather Hapke from Rocky Mountain Deaf School agreed to share details about the school’s job training program, which includes an on-campus coffee shop, job shadowing and internships, a summer program, and more.
Mental Health for Deaf People
Valentine’s Day is around the corner, which can bring with it additional anxiety, depression and other stress about romance and relationships. Research shows that deaf people are more likely to struggle socially, emotionally and with other issues impacting mental health.
5 Tools for Disability Service Providers at Colleges and Universities Serving Deaf Students
A new semester can be overwhelming, but NDC is here with you. NDC can help streamline procedures to enhance disability services offices working with deaf students, with guides to help you build request forms, create a student absence policy and more.
Learn How to Center Deaf People in Decision-Making
Decisions are made everyday that impact the lives of deaf people. Do those decisions truly include deaf people?
A new free online course from the National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes helps access coordinators, teachers, vocational rehabilitation counselors, and other professionals who work with deaf people explore the dynamics of power, privilege, and oppression when working with deaf people and communities in professional settings.
More Than Accommodations: Interpreting Task Force Explores Access
NDC facilitated a Postsecondary Interpreting Task Force on Jan. 14-15 to examine central questions surrounding equitable access — What does it look like? What are current standard practices, and what strategies should professionals consider to ensure deaf students are able to actively participate in all aspects of their continued education?
Planning Ahead: Internships, Practicums, and Other Field Experiences
In addition to opportunities to participate in various activities on campus for deaf students, don’t forget to include off-campus learning experiences as part of your planning. We’re here to help!
Deafverse is Getting Noticed
Deafverse is making an impact and people are starting to notice. Currently, more than 2,500 players are learning how to navigate challenging situations, advocate for themselves, and know their rights. When beta players are included, that number jumps to over 5,000.
Task Force Looks for Ways to Better Foster Self-Determination
NDC’s Self-Determination Task Force brings together experts and professionals from diverse communities and fields annually to discuss how to instill and increase self-determination for deaf students.
This year marked the third annual meeting where members offered additional insights on new practices while building on strategies discussed in previous years; ultimately leading to the planning and development of new resources and actions to take for the following year.
A Holiday for the Whole Family: Tips to Include Deaf Guests
Deaf people can feel isolated and outcast at holiday gatherings, but they don’t have to. Read NDC’s tips for including deaf guests in your holiday celebrations.
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A Holiday for the Whole Family: Tips to Include Deaf Guests
Deaf people can feel isolated and outcast at holiday gatherings, but they don’t have to.
Read NDC’s tips for including deaf guests in your holiday celebrations.
