Deaf Success Story: Cookie Brand, School Counselor

Cookie Brand is the newest profile in the #DeafSuccess video series by the National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes. Featuring firsthand accounts from deaf Americans, #DeafSuccess videos show deaf youth the wide variety of paths adulthood can take and seek to empower them to have high expectations for the future.
Comparta experiencias, obtenga consejos y conéctese con otras familias de estudiantes sordos

Las familias de estudiantes sordos en todo el país tienen la oportunidad de conectarse entre sí durante dos paneles en línea en vivo organizados por el Centro Nacional de Sordos sobre Resultados Postsecundarios, el 20 y 29 de septiembre. Los paneles están abiertos a cualquier persona y la asistencia es gratuita.
Live Panels: Share Experiences, Get Advice, and Connect with Other Families of Deaf Students

Families of deaf students nationwide have an opportunity to connect with each other during two live, online panels hosted by the National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes, on Sept. 20 and 29. The panels are open to anyone and free to attend.
New NDC Guide Helps Deaf Youth Get Jobs, Training, and More from Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Plan Your Future: A Guide to Vocational Rehabilitation For Deaf Youth, a new resource from the National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes (NDC), helps deaf youth and their families know what services are available, figure out who to contact, and gather the right information to ensure they get the most out of their state’s VR services. The guide is available in English, Spanish and ASL. [Disponible en español]
La Nueva Guía Del Centro Nacional De Sordos (NDC) Ayuda A Los Jóvenes Sordos A Obtener Trabajo, Capacitación Y Más Con Los Servicios De Rehabilitación Vocacional

“Planifique su Futuro: Guía de Rehabilitación Vocacional para Jóvenes Sordos”, es un nuevo recurso del Centro Nacional de Sordos sobre Resultados Postsecundarios (NDC), ayuda a los jóvenes sordos y a sus familias a saber qué servicios están disponibles, saber a quién pueden contactar y a reunir la información adecuada para que se aseguren de aprovechar al máximo los servicios de VR del Estado en el que se encuentran. Esta guía está disponible en inglés, en español y en la Lengua de Señas Americanas. [Read in English]
Support Deaf Student Success in Fall 2020 with New Online Guides from the National Deaf Center

Fall 2020 is full of uncertainty and stress for deaf students, families, and educators. To support them and help prevent academic setbacks, social isolation, and unequal access, the National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes (NDC) has introduced Deaf Success in Fall 2020: Guides for High Schools, Colleges, and Families.
Learn Instructional Strategies for Deaf Student Success in New Three-Hour Online Course

A deaf student enrolled in your class, arranged their accommodations, and is ready to learn. Is your teaching plan ready to maximize their learning — as well as the diverse learning styles of a modern college classroom?
It can be with Instructional Strategies for Deaf Student Success, a new self-paced professional development course available in the free online learning library of the National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes (NDC).
Communicating With a Face Mask: What Colleges Need to Know for Deaf Students (and Everyone)

Whether made of brightly-colored cotton or medical-grade materials, face masks are now a fact of life during the pandemic to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. But face masks can make communication difficult, especially for deaf students, faculty, and staff at your college — and it’s an issue that transcends the classroom.
The National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes (NDC) has identified the key communications concerns on campus regarding face masks, as well as strategies to overcome those barriers and ensure effective communications for all.
New Online Course Teaches How to Design a Successful Summer Program for Deaf Youth

Designing Summer Programs for Deaf Youth, a new self-paced course available in the online learning library of the National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes (NDC), provides evidence-based and deaf-centered insights, real-world examples, and measurable objectives to create, launch, and evaluate a successful summer camp or program to help deaf youth achieve educational and employment success after high school.
New ASL Name Sign Debuts for Deafverse; Contest Winner to Appear in World Two

The Deafverse Name Sign Contest has been concluded, and Deafverse is now represented by a name sign in American Sign Language (ASL). Congratulations to Starla on winning the Name Sign Contest with her name sign!
New Resource for Disability Support Professionals: Making Online Learning Accessible for Deaf Students

Making Online Learning Accessible for Deaf Students: Tips for Disability Student Services provides a clear, easy-to-understand guide to the legal obligations, best practices, and resources available to ensure deaf students get the same education as their peers when classes are online.
Disability Services During COVID-19: Supporting Deaf Students and Preparing for an Uncertain Fall 2020

From finding face masks to facing unknown details for fall semester, disability services professionals at hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities are finding unique ways to serve deaf college students, faculty, and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.