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

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

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

68% - Hearing
19% - Deaf
11% - Hard of Hearing
2% - No Response

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)

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 |
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* Some parents/caregivers self-identified more than one TUG
Children’s Current Academic Enrollment Status

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

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

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