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Effective communication affords deaf people the ability to share and/or receive information in a manner that is successful for them. Effective communication increases the opportunity for full and equal participation in any situation. Effective communication is fluid and allows all…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Introductory Information
Useful For: Audiologists
Topics: Deaf Awareness, Policy
Background noise and distance from the instructor may present barriers for some deaf students. When this is the case, assistive listening systems can play a role in reducing or eliminating these barriers….
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Introductory Information
Useful For: Audiologists
Topics: Assistive Listening Systems
Today’s technology affords deaf people access to the world like never before. Speech-to-text is one example of technology that brings access to people who are visual communicators….
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Introductory Information
Useful For: Disability Services Professionals
Topics: Deaf Awareness, Speech-to-Text (Services)
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 people….
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Research
Useful For: Disability Services Professionals
Topics: Research & Data, Transition
At the nucleus of every successful vocational rehabilitation employment goal is a well-delineated individual plan for employment, often referred to as a roadmap of services that lead to employment. By better understanding the myriad services offered by vocational rehabilitation, a…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Introductory Information
Useful For: Families
Topics: Transition
Approximately 20% of the adult population has a disability. Most deaf people do not seek vocational rehabilitation services, but those who do most often want employment-related services or education and/or training to prepare for employment….
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Introductory Information
Useful For: Families
Topics: Transition
With technology always seemingly one step ahead of us, it’s easy to confuse the various telecommunication services used to visually connect hearing and deaf people who wish to communicate with each other. Three primary telecommunication services are in use today:…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Introductory Information
Useful For: Disability Services Professionals
Topics: Interpreting, Assistive Listening Systems
Telecommunication technology has significantly changed the communication landscape for deaf people. For more than 40 years, text telephones (TTY) and amplified phones were the only options. Today, videophones, smartphones, and instant messaging most often replace TTY as preferred communication tools….
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Introductory Information
Useful For: Disability Services Professionals
Topics: Assistive Listening Systems
Deciding how, when, and why to disclose a disability to an employer is an important part of the job-seeking process. The decision can significantly affect one’s ability to obtain and maintain employment. The different stages of the employment process and…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Introductory Information
Useful For: Families
Topics: Transition
This study explored the role of self-beliefs in predicting postsecondary outcomes for deaf young adults in transition from secondary settings, through a secondary analysis of the second National Longitudinal Transition Study….
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Research
Useful For: Families
Topics: Research & Data, Transition
Deaf people often experience barriers such as negative attitudes, prejudice, and reduced accessibility in school and work environments. The purpose of this article was to explore the unique contributions of role models for deaf people. We reviewed and summarized findings…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Research, Videos
Useful For: Families
Topics: Mental Health & Well-Being, Research & Data, Transition
This brief summarizes the research related to mental health care for deaf people….
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Research
Useful For: Disability Services Professionals
Topics: Mental Health & Well-Being, Research & Data