The Importance of Early Sign Language Acquisition for Deaf Readers
Researchers who study literacy among Deaf and Hard of Hearing students have proposed various theories to explain what helps their reading skills. See what a recent study shows.
Resources
New York State Education Department for Adult Career & Continuing Ed Services
Check out NYSED’s Student and Youth Transition Services! The transition from school to work requires a variety of supports and collaborative efforts among education and workforce programs. By working closely with school districts, the P-12 Office of Special Education and community providers, ACCES-VR helps to ensure that all youth with disabilities are prepared for employment, post-secondary education and community living when they leave school. ACCES-VR can provide a range of services to help eligible individuals reach an employment goal.
Junior National Association of the Deaf (NAD)
The Junior NAD, a program of the NAD, offers deaf and hard of hearing students in 7th through 12th-grade opportunities to develop leadership skills, learn and demonstrate citizenship, and meet and interact with students from other schools and states.
National Technical Institute for the Deaf – Rochester Institute of Technology
Visit the website of the National Technical Institute for the Deaf: one of the nine colleges of Rochester Institute of Technology, a leading career-oriented, technological university recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of America’s “Best College Values,” and by The Princeton Review as one of the top 20 colleges nationwide for “Best Career Services.”
Sign Language Online with Hand Speak
Get everything you need to learn American Sign Language by visiting Hand Speak, including an ASL dictionary, ASL for Kids, Translation, Fingerspelling and more!
Check for upcoming events and news at Deaf NYC!
Deaf NYC is a great place to look up local events and the latest happenings.
Gallaudet University
Check out Gallaudet University, the premier institution of learning, teaching and research for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
Hearing Aid Check
Learn all about hearing aid checks—why you should check them and who to go to—from The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Assistive Technology for Deaf Students with Additional Disabilities
Read a comprehensive guide on choosing the right assistive technology for Deaf students with additional disabilities from the Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative (WATI).