Whether you are a new or seasoned disability services provider, it can be challenging to have Deaf or hard of hearing students in the post-secondary classroom. Instructors may not always know what to do and institutions may grapple with the cost of sign language interpreters, closed captioning video captioning and more. The resources below are intended to provide guidance and support to DSS providers who work with Deaf or hard of hearing students pursuing higher education or working to gain job skills.
Disability Services Professionals Toolkit is a comprehensive list of resources geared towards DS professionals and many of the documents can be used to guide next steps or as templates for further communication with the student, service providers, and faculty.
Accommodations 101 provides foundational information on commonly used accommodations by deaf students including sign language interpreting services, captioned media for videos, testing accommodations, assistive listening systems, and more. You can also find helpful strategies for determining appropriate accommodations in a variety of settings as well.
Equitable Access for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students: Understanding Legal Responsibilities for Institutions. This resource, developed by Pepnet 2 in 2016, is for professionals who want a better understanding of the legal foundations for serving students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Disability law attorneys and experienced practitioners explain institutional responsibilities and provide tips for implementing policies and procedures.Topics include: Understanding Laws, Regulations, Case Law, and Guidance; For Law to Practice; Auxiliary Aids and Services: The Basics ; Auxiliary Aids and Services: Common Challenges; Beyond the Classroom: Non-Academic Programs; Access to Facilities; Technical Standards; Online Accessibility and Internships and Accessibility.
Deaf or Hard of Hearing: DO-IT has a well-organized overview discussing D/HOH issues in an academic setting and suggests appropriate accommodations plus things instructors can do to be more supportive of DOH students and to also be more effective in the classroom.
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