These suggested resources have been submitted by MN DHH teachers and are not endorsed by any agency.
Accomodations
National Deaf Center: Using Hearing Assistive Devices at Home: 5 Tips for College Students
Transition
- MN Transition Guide for Teachers of Deaf/Hard of Hearing
- MN Transition Guide for Teachers of Deaf/Hard of Hearing, 2013 (Download)
- DeafVerse, National Deaf Center
- Icanwork, Therapro
- Pepnet 2, NCOD Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
- Replicated Reality - Transitions assessments & curriculum
Free until the end of the 2019-2020 school year - National Deaf Center - Covid-19 Information
- College Planning for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students - Our guide showcases tools, tips, and resources that can make college more manageable for these students, such as assistive technology, online degree programs, and more. It also features a great interview with a student who has a hearing impairment to give readers advice from someone who's been in their shoes.
Jobs and Career Resources
Larry Ferlazzo: The Best Websites for Students Exploring Jobs and Careers
(Posted 2008)
Career Videos
CareerOneStop (Career Exploration, Training, Jobs, Sponsored by U.S. Dept of Labor
Life Skills
- Work Life Ready, (No cost work and life skills resources for teachers)
- Standards Based Life Skills Curriculum
- Internet4Classrooms, Life Skills Training
- Larry Ferlazzo,The Best Websites to Teach and Learn Life Skills, (posted 2008)
- Office Administration / The Filing Game (Alphabetizing Practice) posted 2004)
- It’s My Move, Life Skills Training and Support Materials
- GCF Global Build Your Future (Mary C-B: Great Virtual REality Life Skills, but also other subject areas. Love it! Go to Topics)
Life Skills/Current Events/News
- The Daily Moth
- Deaf Newspaper, News in ASL with Ken Davis (YouTube)
- DPAN TV, sign language channel
- New York Times Learning Network (Reading the Newspaper)
Please send additional resource suggestions to Mary.Cashman-Bakken@state.mn.us
Note: The resources listed above link to "external websites" which may not be accessible for the viewer, screen readers and other assistive technology devices. If you need assistance, please email the "Contact Information" person listed at the bottom of this page.
Contact Information
Mary Cashman-Bakken J.D., Minnesota State Specialist: Deaf and Hard of Hearing
VP 507-412-5214, Mary.Cashman-Bakken@state.mn.us