Vocational rehabilitation (VR) services are an important part of the pathway to successful employment for people with disabilities. The demand for qualified VR counselors is high – the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts nearly 10,000 rehabilitation counselor job openings per…
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Are you committed to improving programs and services for deaf people using a systems lens? Do you know how to get started? Transforming Systems to Achieve Equity for Deaf People is a groundbreaking one-hour self-paced module that provides participants with…
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Speech-to-Text services are increasingly being used in educational settings as a means to providing effective communication. Speech-to-text services come in a range of styles and expertise and can be beneficial both in and out of the classroom. In this course,…
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Deaf students enrolling in colleges across the country are on the rise and securing access services can be difficult for institutions. Remote access services are viable options for institutions experiencing: shortages of qualified providers, specific interpreting or captioning needs for…
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Captioned media is a hot topic on campuses today as the way we access media continues to evolve and the demand for captioning increases. There are more than 200,000 deaf students attending college nationwide. For them to succeed, their college…
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Sign language interpreting is one of several accommodations deaf people may use in educational and training settings. It is also one of the most nuanced services. This module, Introduction to Sign Interpreting Services will provide a basic overview of what…
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Join us on April 20th at 1 pm CST to learn more from two seasoned professionals, Jennifer Weeks and Kristy Buffington, who will share tips and strategies for developing and sustaining WBL programs for deaf youth….
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As an instructor or service provider, you may be seeking resources regarding accessible learning and Universal Design for Learning principles. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) allows you to engage your students in learning the course content without singling out those…
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The National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes has built a web-based interactive data dashboard that showcases a wealth of information and educational statistics about deaf people in the United States. Take a look at our new dashboard and join us…
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Historically, decisions impacting communities, especially communities with marginalized identities, are not part of the decision-making dialog. Relevant, useful, and sustainable programming must be centered on the needs and experiences of community members….
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One of many barriers to successful postsecondary outcomes for deaf people is the impact of negative attitudes and biases. Deaf people encounter negative attitudes and biases across many settings. This, along with “the historical trend of low expectations” have served…
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