Demographic Infographic: Parents/Caregivers

This infographic shares information about the demographics of parents and caregivers who responded to the survey. This includes their race and ethnicity, what educational settings their children are in if they are in school, and if they are members of traditionally underserved groups (TUGs). Check out the infographic for more information.

Parents’/Caregivers’ Race/Ethnicity

A pictograph illustrating the racial and ethnic diversity of survey respondents among parents/caregivers.

69% - White

17% - Hispanic

5% - Black/African American

3% - 2+ Races

2% - Asian

2% - Native American/Alaskan Native

1% - Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander

1% - No Response

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The majority (69%) of parents/caregivers who responded identified as White.
Thirty percent of parents/caregivers who responded identified as Hispanic or People of Color.

Parents’/Caregivers’ Race/Ethnicity

Race/Ethnicity Percentage
White 69%
Hispanic 17%
Black/African American 5%
2+ Races 3%
Asian 2%
Native American/Alaskan Native 2%
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander 1%
No Response 1%

The majority (69%) of parents/caregivers who responded identified as White.
Thirty percent of parents/caregivers who responded identified as Hispanic or People of Color.

Parents'/Caregivers' Hearing Status

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68% - Hearing

19% - Deaf

11% - Hard of Hearing

2% - No Response

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The majority (68%) of parents/caregivers who responded self-identified as Hearing

Parents'/Caregivers' Hearing Status

Hearing Status Percentage
Hearing 68%
Deaf 19%
Hard of Hearing 11%
No Response 2%

The majority (68%) of parents/caregivers who responded self-identified as Hearing

Parents’/Caregivers’ Self-Identification as Members of at Least One of the Five Traditionally Underserved Groups (TUGs)

Total Respondents by Percentage (Total N=289)

A bubble plot illustrating the total number of respondents who identified as members of at least one of the Five Traditionally Underserved Groups (TUGs).

65%

Member of the Following TUGs *

90 - Have Deaf or Hard of Hearing Child with Disabilities

72 - Have Deaf or Hard of Hearing Child who is Lower Achiveing Academical

63 - Live in Rural Settings

50 - Speak a Language Other Than English

26 - Member of Racial or Ethincally Diverse Group

35%

100 - Not a Member of any of the TUGs

* Some parents/caregivers self-identified more than one TUG

Parents’/Caregivers’ Self-Identification as Members of at Least One of the Five Traditionally Underserved Groups (TUGs)

Total Respondents by Percentage (Total N=289)

Parents/Caregivers’ TUG Self-Identification - 65% Number of Respondents Who Identified As
Have Deaf or Hard of Hearing Child with Disabilities 90
Have Deaf or Hard of Hearing Child who is Lower Achiveing Academically 72
Live in Rural Settings 63
Speak a Language Other Than English 50
Member of Racial or Ethnically Diverse Group 26
Not a Member of any of the TUGs - 35% 100

* Some parents/caregivers self-identified more than one TUG

Children’s Current Academic Enrollment Status

A pie chart depicting the current academic enrollment status of parents'/caregivers' children.

65% - Preschool to 12th Grade

17% - Early Intervention Services

10% - Graduated from High School

4% - Other

2% - Nontraditional Programs*

1% - No Response

* Home School and GED Program

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Most parents/caregivers reported their children were enrolled in Preschool to 12th Grade (65%)

Children’s Current Academic Enrollment Status

Children's Current Academic Enrollment Status Percentage
Preschool to 12th Grade 65%
Early Intervention Services 17%
Graduated from High School 10%
Other 4%
Nontraditional Programs * 2%
No Response 1%

Most parents/caregivers reported their children were enrolled in Preschool to 12th Grade (65%)

* Home School and GED Program

Children’s Current Educational Setting

Children’s Current Educational Setting Percentage
School for the Deaf 35%
Public School 25%
Early Intervention Program 13%
Program for Deaf Students within Public School 9%
Private School 6%
Other 5%
College/Technical Training Program 3%
No Response 3%
Nontraditional Program * >1%
Private Practice, Hospital, Community-Based Practice >1%

Most parents/caregivers reported that their children attended a School for the Deaf (35%) or a Public School (25%)

* Home School and GED Program

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