2. Rochester Institute of Technology National Technical Institute for the Deaf June 10, 2014

3. John Macko, Director Dawn Lucas, Associate Director

4. NTID is celebrating 45 years of providing career education for deaf and hard-of- hearing students from around the country and around the world. NTID was established by an Act of Congress in 1965 at RIT due to emphasis on cooperative education program.

5. 70 students were admitted to RIT in 1968 Currently, RIT/NTID enrolls nearly 1,300 students annually NTID is funded by the U.S. Department of Education

6. 21 7 99 1 1 1 2 3 13 4 2 4 33 5 24 6 12 6 2 1 46 6 35 27 8 4 7 9 49 35 23 105 39 7 10 86 67 386 39 1 72 5 10 12 18 39 0 58 5 Maryland RIT RIT deaf and hard-of-hearing students hail from all across the U.S., and 16 different countries. Other Countries Represented: Bermuda, Puerto Rico, Cameroon, Canada, China, Ghana, Hungary, India, Jamaica, Japan, Malaysia, The Netherlands, Pakistan, Tanzania, Vietnam, Zambia, and Zimbabwe D.C. 2

7. BNY Mellon Central Intelligence Agency Dow Chemical Co General Electric – Aviation Google IBM NAVAIR NAVSEA University of Michigan Tiffany & Co U.S. Army – Tobyhanna Walt Disney

8. Business/Computer (BS and AS Levels) Accountant Accounting Technician Administrative Assistant Computer Technician Financial Analyst HR Assistant Marketing Specialist Network Technician Programmer Science/Engineering (BS and AS Levels) Biologist CAD Technician Civil Engineer/Technician Computer Engineer Electrical Engineer/Technician Laboratory Technician Machinist Manufacturing Engineer Mechanical Engineer

9. Visual Communication (BS and AS Levels) Computer Graphic Artist Digital Prepress Technician Graphic Designer Image Preparation Technician Industrial Designer Layout Artist Multi-Media Specialist Photographer Print Production Assistant Video Editor Web Designer Liberal Arts/Hospitality (BS and AS Levels) Banquet Manager Events Coordinator Front Desk Associate Journalist/Writer/Editor Marketing & Advertising Professional Public Relations Specialist Researcher

10. Communication – How? Safety Accommodations – Cost?

11. Goal - to build bridges of understanding between deaf and hearing employees so that the most productive and mutually beneficial work relationships can be developed Agenda – Understanding Hearing Loss – Communication Essentials – Integrating and Accommodating Deaf Employees

12. Available by phone, videophone, e-mail…etc. Check out the employer section at http://www.ntid.rit.edu/nce/employers http://www.ntid.rit.edu/nce/employers

13. Most deaf people can speech read everything that’s spoken to them. At best, 30 percent of speech is even visible from the lips. Our training offers interactive exercises that allow hearing participants to experience simulated hearing loss and speech reading.

14. If a deaf person doesn’t understand your speech, writing is an acceptable way to communicate. Writing Mobile device: Tablet (iPad) or iPhone Laptop

15. When communicating in person, it’s important to maintain eye-contact with the deaf person you’re talking with.

16. As a boss you’re setting up an interview to meet a candidate you know is deaf due to information on the resume. What would you do to ensure a successful interview?

17. The Boss has requested a mandatory meeting at the last minute and there is no time to request a sign language interpreter. What strategies could you use to facilitate the meeting to make sure the deaf employees can fully participate in the meeting?

18. In general, how do deaf people with a profound hearing loss prefer to communicate? a.Sign language b.Oral/aural communication c.Total communication d.Interactive writing e.Preferred communication may differ depending on the person and the situation

19. Maintain eye contact when speaking State the topic of discussion and speak slowly and clearly Use open-ended questions Use gestures, body language, and facial expression to help communication Choose an environment that is conducive to communication

20. Provide agenda and use visual aids during meeting Consider the layout of the room to provide good communication Avoid speaking when writing on board Make sure the deaf person does not miss vital information Have minutes or notes taken for later reference

21. Assists deaf and hard-of-hearing NTID/RIT students with job searches Offers orientation and training programs for employers Arranges for employers to recruit on-campus, post jobs, and request resumes Makes staff available for consultation before, during, and after the hire Coordinates faculty and staff visits to selected co-op students and their employers

22. Job Postings Resume Packages On-campus Interviewing Distance Interviewing NTID Job Fair – October 29, 2014 www.ntid.rit.edu/nce/employers/job-fair

23. John Macko – Director jrmned@rit.edujrmned@rit.edu – 585-475-6726 jrmned@rit.edu Dawn Lucas – Associate Director delnce@rit.edudelnce@rit.edu – 585-475-7654 delnce@rit.edu