Why Captioned Media Provides Equal Access
Captioning of audiovisual media not only provides essential access for deaf people, but can also benefit emerging readers, visual learners, people with auditory processing issues, non-native speakers, and many others. Captions are the textual representation of audio content in a video format. Captions convey who is speaking, environmental sounds, and spoken dialogue. Can Other Accommodations […]
Interpreters as a Reasonable Accommodation for Testing
Is Providing an ASL Interpreter for Testing an Appropriate Accommodation? The answer is yes. At a minimum, interpreters should be available for any communication required in the testing environment. An interpreter should be available during testing to relay instructions, instructor comments, and peer questions to deaf students. However, several factors must be considered when determining […]
Hiring Qualified Interpreters
Interpreters can play an important role in facilitating effective communication for deaf and hearing people. Interpreters are frequently used in educational and workplace settings. In order to provide effective communication, an interpreter must have the right combination of qualifications, compatibility, and professional experience. Hiring Considerations Qualifications and Credentials Scheduling Interpreters Interpreter Search Tools Federal Definition […]
College Student Resource Portal
Are you majoring in healthcare? Check out our resources for deaf medical students! Resources for Healthcare Majors Are you in graduate school? Check out our resources for graduate students! Resources for Graduate Students Take Control of Your Online Learning: Tips for Deaf College Students Whether you have taken an online class before or are new […]
Self-Advocacy: The Basics (Infographic)
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Noncognitive Factors That Support Postsecondary Persistence in Deaf Students
Persistence in postsecondary settings refers to the likelihood that a student will remain in school, particularly past the first year of enrollment.
Postsecondary Enrollment and Completion for Deaf Students
This research brief provides an overview of current data on postsecondary enrollment and completion for deaf students.
Professional Preparedness and Perspectives on Transition for Deaf Individuals
The purpose of this investigation was to explore professionals’ perspectives on what contributes to successful transition for deaf individuals, as well as their own self-perceived preparedness.
Parents’ Perspectives on Transition and Postsecondary Outcomes for Their Deaf Children
Parental involvement and parental expectations are important factors in successful academic and career outcomes for deaf students. This article describes the results of a national needs assessment survey conducted by pepnet2 in the spring of 2012.
Online Learning: Benefits and Barriers
This brief summarizes research related to the benefits and barriers of online learning for deaf students.
Late-Deafened Individuals: Implications for Postsecondary Outcomes
Late-deafened individuals experience a variety of challenges navigating the postsecondary environment due to a variety of internal and external factors. This document summarizes the research related to postsecondary outcomes for late-deafened individuals.
Including Deaf Students With Co-Occurring Disabilities in the Accommodations Discussion
Deaf students are a low-incidence group; however, they have a high incidence of additional disabilities. Many require accommodations for equal access to classroom instruction and assessment, particularly in mainstreamed educational settings where spoken English is the primary language.