Testing Accommodations
Barriers to Accessible Testing Key Considerations Resources for Professionals & Students FAQs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqaatBXKjKU Tests and exams play a major role in admissions, graduation, certification, and employment—and they are central to course grading. Without the right accommodations, they may not accurately measure what deaf students know. Instead, tests often measure access to language and communication. Accessible […]
Managing Service Providers
Ensuring access for deaf students involves more than simply hiring service providers—it requires a comprehensive, sustainable approach to managing the people who provide these services.
Student Resource Portal — Plain Language
Everything you need to succeed, right here. High School Students College Students Need Accommodations? Start by visiting your campus disability services office. They can help you get what you need to fully participate in classes, programs, and other campus activities. Learn More Plan Your Future with VR Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a program that supports […]
Housing
Housing isn’t just about where students sleep—it’s where they build friendships, feel safe, and grow into adulthood. For deaf students, accessible housing plays a big role in their safety, comfort, and sense of belonging. When housing is designed with communication and safety in mind, deaf students can live more independently and feel more connected to […]
Facilities
Campus design plays a big role in how deaf students learn, connect, and feel supported. Accessible facilities help create an environment where students can communicate more easily, stay safe, and fully take part in campus life. When deaf students can understand and interact with their surroundings, they are more likely to feel connected to their […]
Creating Welcoming Campuses
Campus experiences provide students with access to people and opportunities that promote personal growth, networking opportunities, and a sense of belonging to a community. Accessibility is at the heart of ensuring equal opportunities for deaf college students, allowing them to access information in academic and social contexts while actively participating in the college community. Strengthening […]
Consistent Interpreters
Research shows that working with the same interpreter or team of interpreters consistently provides many benefits for deaf signers, including an increase in the quality of information received from the interpreter as well as the ability to engage in the setting. Consistent interpreters are more effective at conveying information by building rapport and deepening their […]
Note Taking Accommodations for Deaf Students
Note taking is a vital tool that supports full access to information in classrooms, workplaces, internships, and beyond. Many accommodations for deaf people require focused visual attention—whether watching an interpreter, reading captions, or speechreading—making it difficult to take notes at the same time. Providing a trained note taker allows deaf students to stay fully engaged […]
Working with Autistic Deaf Students
Access is a shared responsibility—when campuses commit to better support, students have more opportunities to thrive. Just like their peers, autistic deaf students have big goals for their future. But too often, barriers make it harder to stay in school, access support, or find job opportunities. They face many of the same challenges as other […]
8 Strategies for Deaf Communities to Enact System Change
Decisions are made every day about deaf people’s lives without the involvement of deaf people. This needs to change. The lived experience and knowledge of deaf community members must guide policy changes, strategic planning, and programs that are designed to reduce barriers and increase opportunities for deaf people. Listening to community members, and letting them […]
Community Resources
NDC provides a wide range of resources and support, both on our website and via our personalized support through email and our one-on-one consultation appointments. If you’d like to learn more about what we can offer, please check out our contact page for more information. In addition to the resources and data that we offer, […]
Communicating with Deaf People
There’s no one way to be deaf, and deaf people communicate in all kinds of ways—both with each other and with hearing people. The best way to know how to communicate with someone is to ask them, but there are also some general tips that can be helpful to keep in mind. Deaf People Are The […]