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NDC’s work with colleges and training programs across the country is unveiling an alarming trend. Disability services professionals in postsecondary environments are sharing that the national shortage of American Sign Language interpreters has been especially challenging. Colleges and universities across…
Useful For: Administrators
One of many barriers to successful postsecondary outcomes for deaf people is the impact of negative attitudes and biases. Deaf people encounter negative attitudes and biases across many settings. This, along with “the historical trend of low expectations” have served…
Useful For: Administrators
Effective accommodations make it possible for deaf individuals to both receive and convey information in a manner that is equitable to other people in the setting — making it possible for deaf people to participate in a manner that promotes…
Useful For: Disability Services Professionals
Deaf people are highly diverse in language usage, identity, race, ethnicity, and in terms of additional disabilities. Acknowledging and honoring diversity among deaf people is central to building positive interactions and relationships. This is especially true when it comes to…
Useful For: Disability Services Professionals
Understanding root causes is an important step for moving beyond temporary solutions to address the underlying factors of educational inequities for deaf people. Through the use of situational examples and critical thinking exercises, this module demonstrates that systemic changes require…
Useful For: Disability Services Professionals
This research brief provides an overview of current data on postsecondary enrollment and completion for deaf students….
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Research
Useful For: Administrators
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….
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Research
Useful For: Administrators
Topics: Research & Data, Mental Health & Well-Being
Download, read, and share state reports about postsecondary outcomes of deaf individuals in your state. This important information may benefit individuals and organizations in each state as strategies are identified and put in place for systemic changes to better postsecondary…
Type: Resources
Useful For: Administrators
Topics: Research & Data
Educational policy is increasingly focused on the need for individuals to be prepared for postsecondary education. This article uses the lens of deaf students to explore ways in which college readiness can be conceptualized for both individuals and institutions. We…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Research
Useful For: Administrators
Topics: Research & Data, Research Translated!
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)
The research brief summarizes the research and relevant resources related to the Common Core State Standards for teachers of deaf students….
Type: Resources
Useful For: Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals
Topics: Research & Data
