Disability services offices often need to make decisions about interpreting and speech-to-text services without clear, local data to guide them….
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Tools, Practices
Useful For: Disability Services Professionals
Topics: Tools, Access & Accommodations, Compliance, Coordinating Services, Creating Welcoming Campuses, Interpreting, Policy, Procedures
In recent years there has been an increase in the number of veterans returning home with combat-related hearing loss and tinnitus. Deaf veterans may need accommodations and support to be successful in college and the work environment….
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Research
Useful For: Audiologists
Topics: Deaf Awareness, Policy, Research & Data
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) work together to protect children and adults with disabilities from exclusion, discrimination, and unequal treatment in education, employment, and the…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Introductory Information
Useful For: Disability Services Professionals
Topics: Deaf Awareness, Policy
This two-part video explains the Americans With Disabilities Act and how it applies to postsecondary education for students who are deaf….
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Videos
Useful For: Audiologists
Topics: Transition, Policy
Effective communication affords deaf people the ability to share and/or receive information in a manner that is successful for them. Effective communication increases the opportunity for full and equal participation in any situation. Effective communication is fluid and allows all…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Introductory Information
Useful For: Audiologists
Topics: Deaf Awareness, Policy
This resource is for professionals who want a better understanding of the legal foundations in serving deaf students. Disability law attorneys and experienced practitioners explain institutional responsibilities and provide tips for implementing policies and procedures….
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Practices
Useful For: Disability Services Professionals
Topics: Policy
