This paper on postsecondary employment and education of deaf youth examines characteristics of deaf youth, their schools, and their training, such as changes in enrollment patterns and low graduation rates. It also discusses labor market conditions of special relevance, such as advanced skills requirements and the decline in goods-producing…

This study examined the vocational experiences of a national sample of 490 deaf and hard-of-hearing alumni of postsecondary education programs. The study reports on their employment status, job search strategies, and five-year work histories. Three influential factors are examined: severity of hearing loss, occupation, and stability of employment.…