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Career Opportunities that helps advocate (interpreters (deaf people…
Career Opportunities that helps advocate
there are many ways to support Deaf people
They can have the same careers as hearing people do
entering careers that involve working with Deaf people is a way of advocating
interpreters
deaf people typically do not have full access to spoken language, whether in terms of understanding others or being understood by others they will often need sign language intepreters
sign language interpreters provide a form of access that helps Deaf people interact with hearing people
there is a critical need of ASL interpreters throughout the US who sign fluently and read sign language well
it is important to understand that even if you are fluent in American Sign Language this does not qualify you to be an ASL interpreter
early childhood educators
the national education association has claimed that early childhood education is one of the best investments our country can makes
young children who go through early childhood education tend to do better in school later on, get better jobs, and avoid trouble with the law.
programs are available at the community college level to prepare students for early childhood education jobs in a variety of settings not only school but also child care settings
the individuals with disabilities education act includes the provision that families are entitled to services for children with disabilities from birth onward
teachers
teaching is a career that appeals to many individuals. education is critically important in ensuring that all children grow up to be knowledgeable and literate
a deaf child having a deaf teacher can be a great role model
deaf children have too often been undereducated because of difficulties in language and communication
speech and language therapists
they can be helpful to recognize the importance of deaf culture and support bilingual program that includes not only ASL but also spoken English
they collaborate with audiologists in treatment planning for young deaf and hard-of-hearing children who are expected to have difficulty in producing understandable speech
vocational rehabilitation counselors and job coaches
they are a key player in helping deaf people prepare for and obtain employment. their job is to assess the individuals capabilities and limitations help the client set goals for employment and independent living, arrange the necessary training and therapy to meet these goals, and finally facilitate training and placement
mental health service providers
there are Deaf people who need mental health services just like hearing people do
it has been documented that this special population is woefully underserved. Outside of the US there are very few places such as community agencies and private practices where culturally Deaf people can receive assessment, psychotherapy, or medications and experience direct communication in ASL
EMTS
Deaf people are able to call 911 using video relay services or TTYs. if EMTs can communicate with them , the process of evaluating the emergency and making decisions becomes easier.