Resources: online learning

The hectic, uncertain spring 2020 semester is now over, and schools across the country are adapting to a new normal – one in which online education is increasingly a part of many programs. Disability support offices strive to support faculty and staff while ensuring that education remains equitable and accessible for all students.

As many educators discovered this spring, teaching students online is very different from teaching students in the classroom. Without thoughtful planning, deaf students may be left behind and lose critical access to their education.

For regularly updated information and resources in response to COVID-19, visit: nationaldeafcenter.org/covid19
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Developing Accessible Work Based Learning Programs, a new online course available in the National Deaf Center’s learning library, offers practical insights and resources to improve employment outcomes — and close substantial employment gaps — for deaf youth.

For regularly updated information and resources in response to COVID-19, visit: nationaldeafcenter.org/covid19
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How much do you know about deaf people? Whether you’re an ASL student, a teacher or coworker of a deaf person, about to hire a deaf employee, or just plain curious, it’s worth taking some time to understand what it means to be deaf and how to interact with deaf people. If only there was an easy course online somewhere. Look no further!

National Deaf Center Director Stephanie Cawthon, Ph.D., will present at the U.S. Department of Education’s 2019 Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) Leadership Conference in Arlington, Virginia, on July 22-24.