Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing need access to more than an institution’s academic programs. Students also need to have the opportunity to participate in an institution’s non-academic programs. The National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes (NDCPO) has resources that may be useful in providing access for deaf students to non-academic programs and opportunities.
The NDCPO Equitable Access Guide, is a resource for disability service professionals that outlines the institutional responsibilities for providing access for deaf students and shares some tips regarding implementing policies and procedures. Section 5 of the guide focuses on providing accommodations for non-academic programs.
“All aspects of the experiences and activities offered by a post-secondary institution are covered by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)” (page 25). This section also covers institutional responsibilities for organizations related to post-secondary institutions, such as fraternities and sororities. It states that “the institution has a responsibility to be sure that the organization provides auxiliary aids and services as necessary” (page 26). Additional information of value may be found at the Center’s resource page on Campus Events and Activities.
This site is designed for the members of of the thirty institutions that participate in WINAHEAD. The resources contributed here have been contributed by and for the members to enable them to ask questions, learn best practices and otherwise easily find resources that help them do their work more easily.
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