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Now known as the year of the COVID 19 pandemic 2020 started on a bright note for vocational rehabilitation VR in the United States This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Vocational Rehabilitation Program the federally funded initiative founded…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Tip Sheet
Useful For: Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals
Topics: Transition
Deaf youth like you have many different hopes dreams and goals Many programs and services are available to help you succeed One important program is vocational rehabilitation VR which helps you plan to reach your educational and career goals…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Guides
Useful For: Disability Services Professionals
Topics: Testing, Transition
Deaf teenagers are looking ahead to the future and striving for independence Yet how do we help them do this when their efforts and all of our lives are being upended by the COVID 19 pandemic Here are some strategies…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Tip Sheet
Topics: Transition
Here are seven quick tips for hearing parents guardians and hosts to improve communication with deaf children and guests understand them better and create a household that s happier for everyone…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Tip Sheet
Topics: Transition
Encourage students to think about getting ready for life after high school and their goals for continuing their education getting a job and living their life Use the Choose Your Future Activity Kit to discuss their strengths interests and needs…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Guides
Useful For: Families
Topics: Mental Health & Well-Being, Transition
Deaf teenagers already have a lot on their minds even before the COVID 19 pandemic And like all teenagers they are experiencing lots of feelings of uncertainty anticipation and insecurity as they navigate the transition from child to adult That…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Tip Sheet
Topics: Transition
For deaf middle and high school students there are very few accessible online games or resources That s why Deafverse the first ever American Sign Language ASL accessible online game for deaf teenagers is the go to game for at…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Tip Sheet
Topics: Transition
More than 200 000 deaf students attend colleges nationwide For these deaf students to succeed college experiences must be accessible Students also need to feel supported by and engaged with the campus community Giving deaf students interpreters or speech to…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Research
Useful For: Administrators
Topics: Deaf 101, DSP Toolkit, Other Access Topics, Transition
Vocational rehabilitation VR professionals play an important role in the transition from high school to continued education or employment VR professionals need to be prepared to provide high quality and individualized services for deaf people with diverse values goals and…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Guides
Useful For: Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals
Topics: DSP Toolkit, Transition
More than 200 000 deaf students attend colleges nationwide For these deaf students to succeed college experiences must be accessible Students also need to feel supported by and engaged with the campus community Giving deaf students interpreters or speech to…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Research
Useful For: Administrators
Topics: Deaf 101, DSP Toolkit, Other Access Topics, Research & Data, Transition
This document provides an overview of English language proficiency ELP how it is measured when it comes to eligibility for English learner EL services and what this may mean for deaf students…
Type: Resources
Useful For: Families
Topics: Legal/Policy, Testing, Transition
Deaf teenagers with stronger family support are more successful after high school To succeed deaf people need to be able to make their own decisions communicate about their preferences and advocate for their needs This is called self determination…
Type: Resources
Useful For: Families
Topics: Deaf 101, Mental Health & Well-Being, Other Access Topics, Transition
