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Part of self-advocacy is making sure you have all the information you need when you start applying to colleges, universities or career training programs. Here are a few ways to get started:…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Guides
Useful For: Families
Topics: #DeafSuccess
An important part of self-advocacy is to know the laws that protect you as you continue school or training after high school….
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Guides
Useful For: Students
Topics: #DeafSuccess
I talk with a lot of hearing friends now, they’re so happy now – “Now I can text you! Now I can FaceTime!” Amazing! So exciting! Now technology – fantastic. When I was in college – not like this. Much…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Videos
Topics: #DeafSuccess
When I enter into the patients’ rooms to do evaluations, assessments and physicals for diagnoses or when developing treatment plans, I have an interpreter in the exam room with me. I place the interpreter behind the patient, rather than by…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Videos
Topics: #DeafSuccess
My father owns a construction company and has worked in construction my whole life. Growing up, there were always a lot of tools in the garage. I wanted to use those tools to make something on my own and show…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Videos
Topics: #DeafSuccess
After I was done with my grad program I had a tough time finding work. I sent out about 40 different job applications. I never once got a response, no matter a huge corporation or a small business it made…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Videos
Topics: #DeafSuccess
People may say, “You can’t do this because you’re Deaf. Typically, that kind of statement would cause someone to shut down. They would accept that statement as fact, then find some job that allows them to get by and pay…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Videos
Topics: #DeafSuccess
I believe art is another way of communicating with the world. Art is communication without words. I can communicate all parts of my background through my art….
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Videos
Topics: #DeafSuccess
When I was a little bit younger, it was a little bit difficult to be open with my condition, So I notice now that if I just go straight out, tell them, “Hey, this is the condition I have. I…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Videos
Topics: #DeafSuccess
“During college, did I ever think I would end up in this type of job? No, to be honest. My goals were directed toward biology, so it’s still related.”…
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Resource Type: Videos
Topics: #DeafSuccess
I’m a graphic designer for TV and film. I am a member of the ADG which is the Art Directors Guild here in Los Angeles and I work in Hollywood….
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Videos
Topics: #DeafSuccess
I wanted to get involved in medicine, because I noticed when I was little that a lot of people didn’t provide accommodations for deaf people….
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Resource Type: Videos
Topics: #DeafSuccess
