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Produced by the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Technology Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center, this tip sheet discusses ways in which to make Zoom or other Virtual Meetings more accessible for individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. It covers accommodations for groups of various sizes, meetings involving all Deaf participants, as well as mixed...

This tip sheet, provided by DeafTEC at the Rochester Institute of Technology, discusses workplace communication and safety for employees with physical disabilities. The guidelines offered cover topics such as engaging in respectful and accessible communication, and how to ensure the safety of people with physical disabilities through preparedness...

This resource, provided by the National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes, explores effective communication with and for Deaf individuals. An overview of effective communication, services, providers, the impact of subjective experiences, and resources on effective communication are highlighted. The resource is available in English and Spanish.

This video, provided by the Described and Captioned Media Program, is the final part in a four-part series titled Accessible Learning Across the Lifespan. The series is dedicated to guiding instructional, website, and program designers in proactively creating accessible learning and work environments for individuals with disabilities. Throughout...

This webpage, provided by DeafTec, is a list of survival signs for educators who may have a student who uses American Sign Language. Each video recording depicts a person signing an essential classroom phrases in ASL. Phrases include "my office hours are...", "questions on the homework?" and "test time left."

This tip sheet, from Human Engineering Research Laboratories (HERL), provides educators guidance on how to support veterans in educational settings. Veterans can be use to a sense of camaraderie and purpose from serving in the military. After being discharged, service members may "experience a loss of that sense of belonging." This resource offers...

This tip sheet, from Human Engineering Research Laboratories (HERL), includes guidance for educators, advisors, and counselors on how to support veterans. Guidance on supporting veterans is provided for education, job training, disabilities, and medical. A list of additional resources is also provided. 

This workbook, from the National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth), is intended for those wanting to learn more about disability disclosure and are interested in supporting youth with disabilities. "Each unit contains a general statement of purpose, useful terminology, a discussion section, and activities to allow you...

Stairway to STEM is an online resource for autistic students, their parents, and post-secondary STEM instructors. The goal of the project is to produce tools and events designed to build awareness of academic and employer-based STEM programs among autistic individuals. This resource also promotes existing evidence-based practices to an expanded...

This article, from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, describes commonly used accommodations and adaptations for autistic individuals in the workplace. The article is divided into the following sections: To address communication issues, To prepare for sensory sensitivities, To address behavioral concerns, To support organizational needs, To...