September is National Preparedness Month. The 2019 theme, “Prepared, Not Scared”, is a good reminder that this is an ideal time to think about emergency planning and your school's readiness to respond — in particularly for your deaf students — with these tips, tools, and strategies.
National Deaf Center Releases Online Game, Deafverse, To Empower Deaf Teens
September 10, 2019Deafverse World One: Duel of the Bots launched on September 10, an online choose-your-own-adventure game designed for deaf teenagers to build confidence, learn their rights, and develop skills to succeed in their transition from high school to adult life.
Employment Report Shows Strong Labor Market Passing by Deaf Americans
August 22, 2019Unemployment in the United States recently hit a 49-year low. However, the strong U.S. labor market is passing by hundreds of thousands of deaf Americans, according to findings of a new employment report by the National Deaf Center.
5 Ways to Go Back to School with #DeafSuccess
August 8, 2019It’s time to go Back To School with #DeafSuccess! Here are five ways deaf high school students, their teachers, and their families can make the most of the coming school year, and prepare for a successful transition to college, training programs, or jobs.
Cawthon to Present at 2019 OSEP Leadership Conference on Research-to-Practice Connections
July 18, 2019National Deaf Center Director Stephanie Cawthon, Ph.D., will present at the 2019 OSEP Leadership Conference on making research-to-practice connections with states and other stakeholders.
A New Report Redefines "Evidence-Based"
July 10, 2019In a new report, “Evidence-Based Technical Assistance,” the National Deaf Center outlines its unique approach to expand the concept of “evidence-based” for the deaf community, providing a model for other technical assistance and research centers.
39 States to Convene at NDC on June 17-19; García-Fernández Presents Keynote
June 17, 2019The third annual Engage for Change | state convening at the National Deaf Center on June 17-19, 2019, will gather 87 leaders from 39 states to collaborate on improving deaf education and employment throughout the United States.
Presentations at AHEAD 2019 to Highlight Accessibility Services and New Toolkit
June 1, 2019The National Deaf Center is proud to participate in AHEAD 2019, the annual international conference of the Association on Higher Education and Disability on July 9-13 in Boston, Massachusetts.
“Important Contribution to the Field” Praises Review of Book by Cawthon and Garberoglio
May 1, 2019In March, a leading journal in deaf education published a glowing review of the book written by National Deaf Center’s leadership, praising that it “provides a thorough and important contribution to the field of postsecondary outcomes for deaf individuals.”
Stephanie Cawthon: Deaf-Friendly Starbucks Proves Power of Inclusivity
April 15, 2019Starbucks has just opened its first “signing store” in the U.S., where the staff are deaf or hard of hearing, sign language is an option and technology is available that makes the coffee experience accessible.