d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing Inclusion Matters! A Sensitivity Training Workshop

This training is part of the Classroom Inclusivitiy Series. Participants who successful complete the training will be awarded credit in competency 2 towards their badge.

1. D/HH Inclusion Matters - part 1

a. Summary:


This training will provide you with what you need to know when teaching a d/Deaf or Hard of Hearing student. You will leave with a better understanding of:

  • Deaf Culture
  • Appropriate Language use
  • Common Accommodations and how to facilitate them
  • Resources for providing captioning and ways it can help all students
  • Top things students wished professors knew prior to starting their course
  • Top things to do, to dramatically improve the accessibility, and experience of d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in your course
  • How to infuse inclusive teaching practice and language to better promote a Deaf friendly environment

2. D/HH Signs of Identity & Culture - part 2

a. Summary:

 

This training will provide you with knowledge of Deaf Culture and Identity. You will leave with a better understanding of:

  • Deaf students’ experiences and perspectives
  • De’VIA Art, Deaf Story telling, Deaf poetry, Deaf dance
  • Deaf oppression and liberation art
  • “Audism”
  • History and development of the American Deaf Community & Deaf Culture

3. D/HH Facilitating Classroom Collaboration - part 3

a. Summary:


This training will provide you with knowledge of how to best support d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in the classroom. You will leave with :

  • Practical insight into how to set up an accessible classroom
  • A better understanding of how to encourage accessible peer to peer interactions/collaboration
  • Best teaching practices considering intersectional identities including Deaf, Deaf Blind, Deaf Disabled, and Hard of Hearing Classroom focused tips and tricks
  • Discover how to use visual aids, captioning, and assistive listening devices to enhance learning.

Register Below

To register, click on the desired date/time. Zoom links can be found at the respective registration pages:

If you require accommodations for this workshop please send an email to ap2064@echo.rutgers.edu.  

Fun 'facts' about the Presenters

Allyson Hart Cook

Allyson Hart Cook,  ASL/CART Specialist

Certified hot-air balloon conductor. Allyson oversees the coordination of all American Sign Language and Communication Access in Real-time Translation.

Josyln Salitario

Joslyn Solitario, Accommodation Assistant

One of the last Silbadors in the world. She assists Allyson with the coordination of ASL/CART services.

Dena Novak

Dena Novak, Teaching and Learning with Technology - Assistant Director

First place medalist in NJ amateur thumb wrestling. Dena works for TLT helping faculty make courses with Universal Design in mind.

Jason Khurdan

Jason Khurdan, Manager of Digital Accessibility

The last Time Lord, and amateur horologist. Jason oversees the Office of IT Accessibility.