Speech-to-text is one method of providing effective communication access under the law. However, it is more than simply providing technology; it requires the provision of effective services, and speech-to-text services are only as good as the skills of the service…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Tip Sheet
Useful For: Administrators
Topics: Speech-to-Text (Services)
As colleges and schools scramble to take their teaching online in response to the spread of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), educators must not forget — and must know how to make their instruction accessible to — deaf and hard of…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Tip Sheet
Topics: Other Access Topics
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 in…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Tip Sheet
Useful For: Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals
Topics: Transition
Disability service professionals are on the front lines — bringing their specialized knowledge, unique strengths, and necessary insights — to ensure that all classes are accessible to deaf and hard of hearing students as colleges and schools move them online…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Tip Sheet
Useful For: Disability Services Professionals
Topics: Other Access Topics
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…
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
Whether you are meeting with colleagues who are working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, or connecting with clients in another state, a little advance planning can make sure your next online meeting is effective and accessible to deaf…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Tip Sheet
Topics: Other Access Topics
With the sudden shift to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, deaf and hard of hearing college students who use hearing assistive technology (HAT) may need to shift technology gears — and perhaps even consider different communication methods — to…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Tip Sheet
Topics: Assistive Technology
This six-point checklist can help you grow professionally and improve your work with deaf students and clients. It is designed for disability service providers, vocational rehabilitation counselors, student support specialists, academic advisors, and anyone who regularly works to ensure greater…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Tip Sheet
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-home learning. [Disponible en…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Tip Sheet
Topics: Transition
As schools across the country transition to online courses in response to COVID-19, educators are working to ensure students receive the same quality education they received in the classroom. For deaf students, this means all course content must be accessible…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Tip Sheet
Topics: Other Access Topics