Root Causes of Gaps in Postsecondary Outcomes of Deaf Individuals
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Useful For: Administrators, Disability Services Professionals, Employers, Parents, Teachers, Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals
Useful For: Administrators, Disability Services Professionals, Employers, Parents, Teachers, Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals
Root Causes of Gaps in Postsecondary Outcomes of Deaf Individuals
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The National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes (NDC) conducted a root cause analysis of current data and existing literature to identify four underlying root causes that affect postsecondary outcomes for deaf people:
- Limited access to language and communication
- Reduced social opportunities
- Negative attitudes and biases
- Lack of qualified and experienced professionals
While not all encompassing, these four root causes provide critical foundation for examining systemic factors that underlie postsecondary outcomes for deaf people.