Families play an important role in influencing the educational and occupational outcomes of deaf children….
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Research
Useful For: Families
Topics: Research & Data, Mental Health & Well-Being
Communication technologies are often assumed to level the playing field for disabled individuals, but the benefits may be magnified for deaf individuals in particular….
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Research
Useful For: Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals
Topics: Research & Data
This brief summarizes the research related to deaf culture as a potential resource to be drawn upon in support of postsecondary education and employment outcomes for deaf individuals….
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Research
Useful For: Disability Services Professionals
Topics: Research & Data
Approximately half of deaf students have a co-occurring disability. Although assessing and diagnosing learning disabilities (LD) is particularly difficult in this population, it is important to properly identify students who may be eligible for academic interventions or accommodations….
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Research
Useful For: Disability Services Professionals
Topics: Research Translated!, Research & Data
Deaf youth, like you, have many different hopes, dreams, and goals. Many programs and services are available to help you succeed….
Type: Resources
Useful For: Disability Services Professionals
Topics: Testing, Transition
National statistics show that deaf adults often do not experience success on the same level as in the general population in these areas: life, employment, and education. Many people, including researchers, believe that negative outcomes happen because deaf people have…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Research
Useful For: Teachers
Topics: Research & Data
Colleges and universities will have a point-of-contact or disability student services (DSS) office where people can request and receive accommodations to access all the courses, programs and activities the campus has to offer….
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Guides
Useful For: Students
Topics: Other Access Topics
Part of self-advocacy is making sure you have all the information you need when you start applying to colleges, universities or career training programs. Here are a few ways to get started:…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Guides
Useful For: Families
Topics: #DeafSuccess
Interpreting eases effective communication between hearing and deaf people, and is commonly used in education, employment, healthcare, legal settings, entertainment, and more….
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Overviews
Useful For: Administrators
Topics: Interpreting
There is no one-size-fits-all accommodation to meet the diverse needs of deaf students. Start with a conversation with each deaf student to ensure effective communication….
Type: Resources
Useful For: Disability Services Professionals
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: Administrators
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: Guides
Useful For: Disability Services Professionals
Topics: Testing