What community resources are available to support deaf students pursuing careers in health sciences and medical fields?

Deaf students can connect with mentors through the Association of Medical Professionals with Hearing Losses (AMPHL), which offers advocacy, networking, and guidance. Programs like Disability Mentoring Day (DMD) and NDC’s #DeafSuccess series provide exposure to real-life career paths, including videos featuring deaf professionals in medical fields. Additional support can come from Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services and the Job Accommodation Network (JAN), which offer training resources, assistive technology guidance, and free consultations on accommodations in health-related careers.