<div dir="ltr"><span id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-2735d207-7fff-f686-6b77-a3599243eed9"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Greetings ATHEN Community,</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Thank you for sharing the notes from the ATHEN membership meeting last week. The </span><a href="https://www.nationaldeafcenter.org/" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes (NDC</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">) had an opportunity to review the notes and wanted to offer some responses to  the questions/concerns related to access for deaf students.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">NDC has seen these questions and others, raised by several professionals. We have been sharing responses to commonly asked questions weekly through our FAQ </span><a href="https://www.nationaldeafcenter.org/covid19faqs" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Your Questions, Answered</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">. </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:rgb(60,64,67);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">T</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">hough we encourage you to review the page for additional information, we have collected the most relevant questions and answers to the comments posted:</span></p><br><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><a href="https://www.nationaldeafcenter.org/covid19faqs#AutoCaptions" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:12pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Can I use the “captions” feature or auto-captions during live online video rooms or for recorded videos?</span></a></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><a href="https://www.nationaldeafcenter.org/covid19faqs#LiveCaptionsLMS" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:12pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">How can I add live-stream captioning within online meetings or Learning Management Systems (LMS) platforms, such as Canvas, Blackboard, or Zoom?</span></a></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><a href="https://www.nationaldeafcenter.org/covid19faqs#TranscriptFromAutoCaptions" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:12pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">How can I create transcripts for captioning media from auto-captions?</span></a></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><a href="https://www.nationaldeafcenter.org/covid19faqs#VirtualCommencement" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:12pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">What are some considerations when planning for an accessible, virtual commencement for deaf participants?</span></a></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:15pt"><a href="https://www.nationaldeafcenter.org/covid19faqs#PinInterpreter" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:12pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">How do you pin the interpreter or live-stream captioning window across different video conferencing platforms (e.g., Zoom, WebEx, Microsoft Teams, etc)?</span></a></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">NDC has additional information and guidance for professionals, educators and students impacted by </span><a href="https://www.nationaldeafcenter.org/covid-19-information" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">COVID-19</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">. We are frequently adding content and encourage you to check back often for the most updated information.  Some of the resources you will find on that page are:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-left:36pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"> </p><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><a href="https://www.nationaldeafcenter.org/news/remember-accessibility-rush-online-instruction-10-tips-educators" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Remember Accessibility in the Rush to Online Instruction: 10 Tips for Educators</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><a href="https://www.nationaldeafcenter.org/news/take-control-your-online-learning-tips-deaf-college-students" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">5 Tips for Disability Service Professionals to Provide Accessibility in Online Classes</span></a></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><a href="https://www.nationaldeafcenter.org/news/checklist-teaching-deaf-students-online" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Checklist for Teaching Deaf Students Online</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">While the above information provides basic content on the issues brought up, we want to remind you that </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:rgb(7,119,125);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">we are here for you! </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> NDC has a </span><a href="https://www.nationaldeafcenter.org/team" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">team of professionals</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> that can respond to your specific questions regarding access for deaf students. You can contact us now at </span><a href="mailto:help@nationaldeafcenter.org" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">help@nationaldeafcenter.org</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> or </span><a href="https://www.nationaldeafcenter.org/on-call" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">schedule a virtual appointment</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">. </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br><br></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:rgb(7,119,125);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Get Connected! </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> Join </span><a href="http://www.nationaldeafcenter.org/signup" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">our listserv</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> to discuss strategies or find out what your colleagues working with deaf individuals are doing. </span></p></span><br class="gmail-Apple-interchange-newline"><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><d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tern</div><div>Location: Zoom (with Waiting Room)</div><div><br><a href="https://zoom.us/j/98373192312" target="_blank">https://zoom.us/j/98373192312</a><br><br>Meeting ID: 983 7319 2312<br>One tap mobile<br>+13462487799,,98373192312# US (Houston)<br>+16699006833,,98373192312# US (San Jose)<br><br>Dial by your location<br>        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)<br>        +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)<br>        +1 253 215 8782 US<br>        +1 301 715 8592 US<br>        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)<br>        +1 646 876 9923 US (New York)<br>Meeting ID: 983 7319 2312<br>Find your local number: <a href="https://zoom.us/u/aemv5a8Jvh" target="_blank">https://zoom.us/u/aemv5a8Jvh</a><br></div><div><br></div><div>Stay safe everyone and see you in a couple of weeks!</div><div>Dawn Hunziker</div><div>ATHEN President</div><div>and</div><div>Krista Greear </div><div>ATHEN Vice President</div><div><br></div></div>
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