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.
Deaf Veterans Face Barriers to Success on U.S. College Campuses
Veteran’s Day reminds Americans to be grateful to every person who has worn a military uniform. It is also a reminder to create opportunity for the more than 37,000 deaf veterans enrolled as students in U.S. colleges and universities. A new report from the National Deaf Center finds deaf veterans are not succeeding in college at the same rate as hearing veterans and are in need of more accommodations and support.
When and How Should an Employee Disclose Their Disability?
One of the more challenging aspects for a deaf individual while seeking employment is knowing when, and how, to disclose their disability to an employer. Navigating disclosure of a disability for employment purposes is a personal decision. Deaf people may find the disclosure process to be challenging because they may encounter employers who are unaware of laws or accommodations, or the deaf people may not have the self-advocacy skills to navigate the job search process.
National Deaf Center Releases Online Course, Deaf 101, to Provide Tools to Communicate Effectively with Deaf Individuals
How much do you know about deaf people? Whether you’re an ASL student, a teacher or coworker of a deaf person, about to hire a deaf employee, or just plain curious, it’s worth taking some time to understand what it means to be deaf and how to interact with deaf people. If only there was an easy course online somewhere. Look no further! The National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes (NDC) launched Deaf 101 today.
Emergency Preparedness and Deaf Students: Is Your College Ready?
September is National Preparedness Month. The 2019 theme, “Prepared, Not Scared”, is a good reminder that this is an ideal time to think about emergency planning and your school’s readiness to respond — in particularly for your deaf students — with these tips, tools, and strategies.
National Deaf Center Releases Online Game, Deafverse, To Empower Deaf Teens
Deafverse World One: Duel of the Bots launched on September 10, an online choose-your-own-adventure game designed for deaf teenagers to build confidence, learn their rights, and develop skills to succeed in their transition from high school to adult life.
