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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)āthe perfect time to celebrate the incredible contributions people with disabilities make to the workforce. This yearās theme, āAccess is Good Jobs for All,ā really hits home. Itās all about making sure that…
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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and it’s the perfect time to shine a light on how high schools, training programs, colleges, and universities can help deaf students gear up for successful careers. By offering accessible career services,…
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National Deaf Center (NDC) is launching a new learning opportunity: the Deaf Awareness Micro Certificate! This self-paced program is designed for everyoneā disability services professionals in higher ed, postsecondary training professionals, ASL students, educators, and service providers. This certificate provides…
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Useful For: Administrators
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Summer break is almost here! While you’re winding down, why not get a head start on the fall semester? National Deaf Center (NDC) offers FREE resources to help your students develop crucial self-advocacy and career readiness skills. These resources include…
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Useful For: Families
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Did you know that more deaf women are going to college than deaf men? It’s true! About 6.4% of deaf women are in college compared to 4.2% of deaf men (Bloom, Palmer, Winninghoff, 2024). But overall, not many deaf people…
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For deaf youth, summer camps bring opportunities to build relationships, develop their identities, and strengthen skills for the future. Whether they are day camps focused on coding, virtual programs in the arts, or overnight outdoor adventures, research shows that summer…
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Useful For: Disability Services Professionals
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If you were unable to join us for our recent webinar, Breaking Barriers: Enhancing Self-Advocacy Skills & Navigating the Grievance Process for Deaf Students, donāt worry! We’ve got you covered with a recap of the essential insights on navigating college…
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Useful For: Students
The National Deaf Center has released the newest Access, Belonging, and Affirmation: Deaf Postsecondary Access and Inclusion Scale reportāauthored by Jeffrey Levi Palmer, Carrie Lou Bloom, Lore Kinast, and Tia-Nikki Ivankoāwhich sheds light on the experiences of deaf students in…
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As we begin the new year, let’s harness the power of data to make informed decisions and navigate our ever-changing world. Use the latest employment and education data from NDC to improve postsecondary outcomes for deaf people. The U.S. Census…
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Useful For: Administrators
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As 2023 comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on the exciting journey we’ve had together. This year has been filled with community engagement, learning opportunities, and impactful initiatives. Let’s take a look at some of the key highlights…
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At the National Deaf Center, we are committed to empowering all deaf people and ensuring they have equal access to opportunities in education, employment, and beyond. To continue our mission of breaking down barriers and promoting inclusivity, we need your…
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The Department of Education, Office of Special Education, the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, and a team of partners began planning the second annual āWe Can! Virtual Deaf Career Dayā event in early spring…
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