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Laying the Groundwork to Strengthen Access in Guam
NDC partnered with Guam and CNMI educators to strengthen deaf community access through coordinated systems, training, and shared leadership….
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Type: News
Useful For: Higher Education Administrators
Categories Impact Stories
Deaf Employment Reaches Historic High as Workforce Gaps Persist
NDC’s updated Data Dashboard reveals record deaf employment gains alongside persistent workforce gaps, guiding transition supports that expand access to meaningful careers….
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Useful For: Advocates
Categories Research and Publications, Current Trends
Student Led IEPs
Strong transition planning connects students, families, schools, and community partners to build access, expectations, and real-world readiness for deaf youth….
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Type: Resources
Resource Type: Practices
Useful For: Students
Topics: Transition
Transition Planning for Deaf Youth
Strong transition planning connects students, families, schools, and community partners to build access, expectations, and real-world readiness for deaf youth….
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Type: Resources
Resource Type: Practices
Useful For: Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals
Topics: Transition
Captioned Media Policies & Procedures
Campus-wide captioning policies clarify workflows, funding, and accountability so media accessibility is built into everyday operations instead of reactive accommodations….
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Type: Resources
Resource Type: Practices
Useful For: Higher Education Administrators
Topics: Captioned Media
Captioning Compliance and Standards
High-quality captions are essential for accessibility, learning, and legal compliance, ensuring deaf students receive communication equivalent to audio content….
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Resource Type: Practices
Useful For: Higher Education Administrators
Topics: Captioned Media
Captioned Media
Captioned media ensures accessible video across campuses, reducing barriers, supporting universal design, and creating smoother, more sustainable access for everyone….
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Resource Type: Practices
Useful For: Higher Education Administrators
Topics: Captioned Media
Lived Experiences of Deaf People
Lived Experiences of Deaf People isn’t just an introduction to deaf identity—it’s a call to action. In this one-hour, self-paced module, you’ll meet real people from across deaf communities, explore how communication and access vary widely, and learn how systemic…
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Connecting Deaf Youth with Mentors and Role Models
Strong mentor and role model relationships help deaf youth gain skills, confidence, belonging, and clearer paths toward education, careers, and community….
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Resource Type: Introductory Information
Useful For: Students
Topics: Transition
Rethinking Success: Why Apprenticeships Matter for Deaf Youth
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a time to celebrate the contributions of people with disabilities and to reflect on how we can create more accessible pathways to employment. For deaf youth, that discussion often starts with education….
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Type: News
Useful For: Higher Education Administrators
Categories Media Mentions, Tools and Resources
Testing Experiences for Deaf Students
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…
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Assistive Technology in Training and Workplace Settings
This module equips VR counselors new to serving deaf people with essential knowledge and tools. It covers training and employment accommodations, assistive technology, and advocacy, empowering counselors to support deaf trainees and employees in achieving successful outcomes….
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Useful For: Employers
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