Inclusive Research Environments for Deaf and Hard of Hearing English Speakers.

ABSTRACT: In recent years, an increasing number of deaf and hard of hearing (D/HH) undergraduates have chosen to study in STEM fields and pursue careers in research. Yet, very little research has been undertaken on the barriers and inclusive experiences often faced by D/HH undergraduates who prefer to use spoken English in research settings, instead of American Sign Language (ASL). To identify barriers and inclusive strategies, we studied six English speaking D/HH undergraduate students working in research laboratories with their eight hearing mentors, and their three hearing peers sharing their experiences. Three researchers observed the interactions between all three groups and conducted interviews and focus groups, along with utilizing the Communication Assessment Self-Rating Scale (CASS). The ma

SUBMITTER: Listman JD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11235105 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature