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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….
Useful For: Employers
This essential training empowers professionals to understand and embrace the unique lived experiences of deaf people, dismantle systemic barriers, and foster culturally responsive practices. By centering the voices of the deaf community, you’ll enhance your ability to provide impactful support,…
Useful For: Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals
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
“On average, 8% of the people served by VR across the country are deaf. Deaf consumers have long preferred VR counselors who are familiar with deaf people and can sign (Luft, 2022). Currently, there is a national shortage of VR…
Useful For: Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals
Data, data, DATA! Data is everywhere, but how do we use data to make decisions, evaluate programs, and improve processes and procedures for deaf students? In this module, we will explore data-driven decision making….
Useful For: Higher Education Administrators
Unlock the power of collaboration for deaf students’ postsecondary success. This module reveals how schools, VR services, mentors, and community partners work together to create seamless transitions and meaningful career pathways. Learn real-world strategies to connect and support deaf youth…
Useful For: Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals
Ready to take your support of deaf youth to the next level? This engaging, self-paced module equips vocational rehabilitation (VR) counselors with the knowledge and tools to deliver Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) that are culturally responsive, linguistically accessible, and truly…
Useful For: Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals
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