When a video incorporates musical elements, this information should be incorporated into the captioning track for accessibility purposes. The Described and Captioned Media Program’s (DCMP) Captioning Key includes tips and guidance on captioning music under Sound Effects and Music. For…
Type: Resources
Useful For: Higher Education Administrators
Topics: Assistive Listening Systems
When the language of a video is primarily spoken in a foreign language, the equivalent accessible version would reflect captions in the same foreign language and should not be translated into English. For example, a deaf student is taking a…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Practices
Useful For: Disability Services Professionals
Topics: Assistive Listening Systems
NDC’s Creating Offline Captions summarizes the three main ways that institutions are ensuring media on campus is accessible by Finding captioned media or comparable media: Searching for the same video that already captions or if a similar video that is…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Practices
Useful For: Higher Education Administrators
Topics: Assistive Listening Systems
Campus policies and procedures for captioned media is recommended as a proactive measure to support a consistent and streamlined process. Many institutions are moving toward ensuring that all media be captioned, whether or not a deaf individual has made a…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Practices
Useful For: Higher Education Administrators
Topics: Assistive Listening Systems
There is evidence-based research in support of using captioned media without the need to specifically make a request. Captions benefit everyone, and can dramatically improve one’s ability to retain and recall information from videos….
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Practices
Useful For: Higher Education Administrators
Topics: Assistive Listening Systems
Cookie’s Story: Importance of being Part of a Community…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Videos
Useful For: Disability Services Professionals
Topics: Online Learning
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
Useful For: Disability Services Professionals
The National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes (NDC) is releasing its latest report about improving the full deaf student experience called Supporting Deaf College Students: Perspectives from Disability Services Professionals. It summarizes the findings of a national survey of disability…
Useful For: Disability Services Professionals
Categories Research and Publications
Download, read, and share state reports about postsecondary outcomes of deaf people in your state. This important information may benefit people and organizations in each state as strategies are identified and put in place for systemic changes to better postsecondary…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Research
Useful For: Disability Services Professionals
Topics: Research & Data
This step-by-step guide explains how to request and use accommodations on tests to help meet career goals. There are a variety of tests you may need to take to get a job or advance in your career…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Practices
Useful For: Disability Services Professionals
Topics: Testing Accommodations
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: Practices
Useful For: Disability Services Professionals
Topics: Testing Accommodations, Transition
When teaching online, instructors have an important role in supporting and ensuring the success of students — especially deaf students. Online courses need to be accessible for deaf students. This resource outlines some key tips to think about when designing…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Practices
Useful For: Disability Services Professionals
Topics: Remote Services, Tools