Rochester Institute of Technology
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
June 10, 2014
• John Macko, Director
• Dawn Lucas, Associate Director
• NTID is celebrating 45 years of providing
career education for deaf and hard-ofhearing 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.
• 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
RIT deaf and hard-of-hearing
students hail from all across the U.S.,
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and 16 different countries.
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RIT
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Other Countries Represented: Bermuda, Puerto Rico, Cameroon, Canada, China, Ghana,
Hungary, India, Jamaica, Japan, Malaysia, The Netherlands, Pakistan, Tanzania, Vietnam, Zambia, and
Zimbabwe
• BNY Mellon
• Central Intelligence
Agency
• Dow Chemical Co
• General Electric –
Aviation
• Google
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IBM
NAVAIR
NAVSEA
University of Michigan
Tiffany & Co
U.S. Army – Tobyhanna
Walt Disney
Business/Computer
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(BS and AS Levels)
Accountant
Accounting Technician
Administrative Assistant
Computer Technician
Financial Analyst
HR Assistant
Marketing Specialist
Network Technician
Programmer
Science/Engineering
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(BS and AS Levels)
Biologist
CAD Technician
Civil Engineer/Technician
Computer Engineer
Electrical Engineer/Technician
Laboratory Technician
Machinist
Manufacturing Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Visual Communication
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(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
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• Communication – How?
• Safety
• Accommodations – Cost?
• 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
• Available by phone, videophone, e-mail…etc.
• Check out the employer section at
http://www.ntid.rit.edu/nce/employers
• 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.
• If a deaf person doesn’t understand your
speech, writing is an acceptable way to
communicate.
• Writing
• Mobile device: Tablet (iPad) or iPhone
• Laptop
• When communicating in person, it’s important
to maintain eye-contact with the deaf person
you’re talking with.
• 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?
• 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?
• In general, how do deaf people with a
profound hearing loss prefer to communicate?
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Sign language
Oral/aural communication
Total communication
Interactive writing
Preferred communication may differ depending
on the person and the situation
• 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
• 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
• 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
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Job Postings
Resume Packages
On-campus Interviewing
Distance Interviewing
NTID Job Fair – October 29, 2014
www.ntid.rit.edu/nce/employers/job-fair
John Macko – Director
jrmned@rit.edu – 585-475-6726
Dawn Lucas – Associate Director
delnce@rit.edu – 585-475-7654