Category: Deaf Community News and Events

Tips for Working with Communication Access Providers in Your Classes (In-Person & Remotely)

American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters in the Classroom ASL interpreters facilitate communication between ASL and English. The Deaf community is comprised of members with a variety of linguistic and cultural backgrounds. In educational settings, a team of interpreters is often utilized. Helpful Tips: Share course materials and teaching aids (course syllabus, handouts, readings, and vocabulary […]

Disability Awareness & Cognitive Supportive Technology (CST)

Karen Jacobs; SAR  Assistive Technology (AT) is generally defined as: Any item, piece of equipment or product systems, whether acquired commercially, off the shelf, modified or customized, that is used to increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. Cognitive Support Technologies (CST) is a class of AT designed to help with memory, […]

NPR Interview with Lorraine Wolf

Listen to our director Lorraine E. Wolf talk with Jane Thierfeld Brown from University of  Connecticut about autism spectrum disorders in higher education on NPR’s All Things Considered.  The interview will air on April 13, at 5:20 p.m. Click here to visit NPR’s All Things Considered and listen to the interview.