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Tests are frequently used within higher educational programs and careers. Many tests are not designed with deaf people in mind, leading to inaccurate assessments of their true knowledge and skills. Explore testing issues, common accommodations, and considerations to improve testing…
Useful For: Higher Education Administrators
Mentoring provides deaf youth with valuable personal, academic, and career growth opportunities. It can be formal or informal, involving adult-youth, peer-to-peer, or family relationships. Regardless of the form, mentoring helps deaf youth develop essential life skills for post-high school success….
Useful For: Higher Education Administrators
One of many barriers to successful postsecondary outcomes for deaf people is the impact of negative attitudes. Deaf people encounter negative attitudes across many settings. This, along with “the historical trend of low expectations” have served as a persistent barrier…
Useful For: Higher Education Administrators
Historically, deaf communities, especially communities with marginalized identities, have not been a part of the decision-making surrounding programs or services for their communities. Instead, building relationships with communities can ensure that programs are person-centered and sustainable over time….
Useful For: Higher Education Administrators
Useful For: Higher Education Administrators
Understanding root causes is necessary to move beyond temporary solutions and address underlying factors of educational inequities for deaf people. With situational examples and critical thinking exercises, this module demonstrates that systemic change requires an intensive analysis to create sustainable…
Useful For: Higher Education Administrators
Data drives decision-making. When you want to improve existing programs and services, prepare a proposal for a new program, or justify the need for a new service, presenting data can provide a compelling case and strengthen your request. Learn where…
Useful For: Higher Education Administrators
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
Through the lens of systems theory, explore system components, identify inequities, and brainstorm solutions to create sustainable system change. Shift focus beyond the day-to-day barriers, gain a fresh perspective, and learn how to address deeply embedded system barriers to achieve…
Useful For: Disability Services Professionals
Relying on amplification devices or residual hearing may not be enough to access communication, especially in difficult listening situations (e.g., significant background noise, a room not designed for ideal acoustics, group discussions, or listening at a distance). Assistive listening systems…
Useful For: Disability Services Professionals
Access for deaf people in online settings can no longer be an afterthought. Proactive planning lays the groundwork for a positive experience. Explore components of accessible online experiences and essential considerations for implementing inclusive practices to reduce barriers online….
Useful For: Disability Services Professionals
Learn how to design an accessible learning environment for college and high school students, reduce barriers to engagement, and cultivate a community of learners who succeed….
Useful For: Disability Services Professionals