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Historically, decisions impacting communities, especially communities with marginalized identities, are not part of the decision-making dialog. Relevant, useful, and sustainable programming must be centered on the needs and experiences of community members….
Useful For: Administrators
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
Persistence in postsecondary settings refers to the likelihood that a student will remain in school, particularly past the first year of enrollment….
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Research
Useful For: Disability Services Professionals
Topics: Transition, Research & Data
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
This brief summarizes research related to the benefits and barriers of online learning for deaf students….
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Research
Useful For: Disability Services Professionals
Topics: Research & Data, Other Access Topics
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
Deaf students are a low-incidence group; however, they have a high incidence of additional disabilities. Many require accommodations for equal access to classroom instruction and assessment, particularly in mainstreamed educational settings where spoken English is the primary language….
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Research
Useful For: Families
Topics: Research & Data, Other Access Topics
