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: Guides
Useful For: Administrators
Topics: Assistive Technology
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
Student evaluation of remote services is critical to ensure effectiveness of services received. This evaluation template helps institutions to gather structured input from students regarding the quality of the technology as well as the communication access services received (i.e., interpreting…
Type: Resources
Useful For: Disability Services Professionals
Topics: Remote Services
Successful and effective services comes with cooperative contributions and efforts by all. Here are a few tips for students to encourage a positive experience using remote services….
Type: Resources
Useful For: Disability Services Professionals
Topics: Remote Services
One option to offering remote services is contracting with a professional and reputable agency. Selecting a reliable and experienced vendor can positively contribute to the quality and effectiveness of the use of remote services. Consider asking the questions in this…
Type: Resources
Useful For: Disability Services Professionals
Topics: Remote Services
Use this tool to guide you through the process of providing remote access services. Answer each question with a “YES” (left) or a “NO” (right). Once complete, you should have a comprehensive plan for implementing services. If at any point…
Type: Resources
Useful For: Disability Services Professionals
Topics: Remote Services, Research & Data
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) work together to protect children and adults with disabilities from exclusion, discrimination, and unequal treatment in education, employment, and the…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Overviews
Useful For: Administrators
Topics: Deaf 101, Legal/Policy
Strengthening community networks and connections increases social capital, the advantage gained through relationships and social networks. Social capital can help people navigate complex school and workplace situations….
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Research, Videos
Useful For: Administrators
Topics: Research & Data
This tipsheet is one in a series of publications that addresses services provided to students who are hard of hearing. It offers information about how to read an audiogram, including the type, degree, and configuration of hearing loss….
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Tip Sheet
Useful For: Families
Topics: Assistive Technology
This tipsheet is one in a series of publications that addresses services provided to students who are hard of hearing. It describes how telecoils, now available on both hearing aids and cochlear implants, can make a vast difference in the…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Tip Sheet
Useful For: Students
Topics: Assistive Technology
Would you like a convenient resource for general information about deafness, classroom accommodations, and communication tips? Designed for faculty and staff in secondary, postsecondary, and vocational/employment programs, this pocket-sized handbook can provide information for professionals who don’t have much experience…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Overviews
Useful For: Teachers
Topics: Deaf 101
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: Overviews
Useful For: Administrators
Topics: Deaf 101, Legal/Policy