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Becoming a Teacher

Experience A Day in the Life of Teachers of the Deaf and Teachers of the Visually Impaired.

Accessible Voting

Voting in Ohio is more accessible than ever. Learn from fellow Ohioans about the options for access.

Recite Me

Website visitors can use this innovative software to increase accessibility. Have the text on our website read aloud; change font sizes and colors; access a fully integrated dictionary and thesaurus; and much more.

Introductory Series on Deafness and Blindness: Assessments

Learn more about the specialized assessments for learners who are deaf, hard of hearing or blind, visually impaired

Continuing Education

Looking for CEUs? Many of the Outreach Center's resources were recently approved by several CEU providers. Get credit for your learning today!

We Are Hiring Outreach Specialist

The Outreach Center is hiring an Outreach Specialist - Deaf/Hard of Hearing with expertise in working with and increasing literacy skills for learners who are deaf/hard of hearing. Apply today!

Functional Vision Learning Media Assessment: Techniques and Strategies

Interested in seeing the Functional Vision Learning Media Assessment in action with a diverse group of students? Check out this module that offers perspectives and suggestions for administering the assessment with learners who are blind or visually impaired.

Unlocking the Foundations of Reading for Learners Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

This module series is designed to provide educators and practitioners with what they need to implement best practices and provide access to reading instruction for each deaf or hard of hearing learner they serve.

Administering the Functional Listening Evaluation: A How-To Module

Learn how to administer the Functional Listening Evaluation with this step-by-step module that can be accessed on-demand.

Communication Planning Implementation Resources - D/HH

Looking for tools to help you discuss and document the communication needs of your students? The new Implementation Resources are here to help you through the process.

Learning Hub - On Demand Professional Development

Looking for a flexible learning environment designed with you in mind? We are pleased to offer free, accessible on-demand training through our Learning Hub.

Books Featuring Deaf/Hard of Hearing and Blind/Visually Impaired Characters and Topics

Discover books to read with children or read yourself to learn more about individuals who are blind/visually impaired or Deaf/Hard of Hearing. Find new titles that will help you build an inclusive library.

Supporting Learners Series: Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired

When learners are healthy, safe, engaged, challenged, and supported, they are more likely to enjoy learning, develop positive social skills, and achieve greater success. Find out how teachers of the visually impaired are working with teams to address the whole child in this online module series.

Learning Media Assessment

Explore information and resources that can be used to complete the LMA.

Yes We Can: Journey Towards Independence

Meet Michelle in this new, interactive video series. Learn how she lives an independent life as a person who is DeafBlind and interact with her after the 30-minute pre-recorded segment. Register to attend one or all sessions!