Quantitative
Findings
Demographic Infographic: Parent/Professionals
This infographic shares information about the people who took the survey and are both parents of deaf and hard of hearing children and also work professionally with deaf and hard of hearing children. The information includes their race and ethnicity, their work roles, and if they are members of traditionally underserved groups (TUGs). Check out the infographic for more information.
Please note that the term “parents” in the infographics also includes caregivers.
Parents/Professionals’ 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 (81%) of parents/professionals who responded identified as White.
Seventeen percent of parents/professionals who
responded identified as Hispanic or People of Color.
* Asian, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Native American, Alaskan Native
Parents’/Caregivers’ Race/Ethnicity
| Race/Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Black/African American | 4% |
| 2+ Races | 4% |
| Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander | 1% |
| Additional Races * | 1% |
| No Response | 2% |
The majority (81%) of parents/professionals who responded identified as White.
Seventeen percent of parents/professionals who
responded identified as Hispanic or People of Color.
* Asian, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Native American, Alaskan Native
Parents/Professionals' Hearing Status
59% - Hearing
34% - Deaf
6% - Hard of Hearing
1% - No Response
The majority (59%) of parents/professionals who responded self-identified as Hearing
Parents'/Caregivers' Hearing Status
| Hearing Status | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Hearing | 59% |
| Deaf | 34% |
| Hard of Hearing | 6% |
| No Response | 1% |
The majority (59%) of parents/professionals who responded self-identified as Hearing
Parents/Professionals' Work Roles
Other (e.g., advocate) - 22%
Classroom Teacher - 21%
Interpreter - 8%
Outreach Service Provider - 7%
School/Administrator - 7%
Audiologist/SLP - 7%
Classroom Aide - 7%
Itinerant Teacher - 6%
Early Intervention Professional - 6%
University Faculty/Staff - 4%
Social Worker, Psychologist, etc. - 3%
No Response - 3%
The top professional role reported is other (e.g., advocate) at 22%.
Parents/Professionals' Work Roles
| Role | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Other (e.g., advocate) | 22% |
| Classroom Teacher | 21% |
| Interpreter | 8% |
| Outreach Service Provider | 7% |
| School/Administrator | 7% |
| Audiologist/SLP | 7% |
| Classroom Aide | 7% |
| Itinerant Teacher | 6% |
| Early Intervention Professional | 6% |
| University Faculty/Staff | 4% |
| Social Worker, Psychologist, etc. | 3% |
| No Response | 3% |
Top Five Most Reported Work Roles by Hearing Status
Professional Role (by N)
Hearing Status (by colors)
Other: N=37 - Hearing: 69% / Deaf: 25% / Hard of Hearing: 6%
Classroom Teacher: N=34 - Hearing: 53% / Deaf: 41% / Hard of Hearing: 6%
Interpreter: N=13 - Hearing: 100%
Outreach Service Provider: N=12 - Hearing: 58% / Deaf: 33% / Hard of Hearing: 8%
School/Adminstrator: N=12 - Hearing: 33% / Deaf: 67%
Important Note: Excluded No Reponse for Hearing Status
The percentage of parents/professionals who identify as deaf varies widely, from 0% among interpreters to 67% among school/administrator.
Top Five Most Reported Work Roles by Hearing Status
| Professional Role | Total (N) | Hearing (%) | Deaf (%) | Hard of Hearing (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 37 | 69% | 25% | 6% |
| Classroom Teacher | 34 | 53% | 41% | 6% |
| Interpreter | 13 | 58% | 33% | 8% |
| Outreach Service Provider | 12 | 58% | 33% | 8% |
| School Administrator | 12 | 33% | 67% | 0% |
The percentage of parents/professionals who identify as deaf varies widely, from 1% among interpreters to 44% among itinerant teachers.
Important Note: Excluded No Reponse for Hearing Status
Parents/Professionals' Work Setting
Most parents/professionals reported working at either a School for the Deaf (33%) or a Public School (19%).
Parents/Professionals' Work Setting
| Educational Setting | Percentage |
|---|---|
| School for the Deaf | 33% |
| Public School | 19% |
| Program for Deaf Students within Public School | 11% |
| Other | 11% |
| Early Intervention Program | 7% |
| College/Technical Training Program | 6% |
| Nontraditional Educational Program | 6% |
| Private School | 3% |
| No Response | 3% |
| Private Practice, Hospital, Community-Based Practice | 2% |
Most parents/professionals reported working at either a School for the Deaf (33%) or a Public School (19%).
Parents/Professionals’ Self-Identification as Members of at Least One of the Five Traditionally Underserved Groups (TUGs)
Total Respondents by Percentage (Total N=165)
62%
Member of the Following TUGs *
39 - Have Deaf or Hard of Hearing Child with Disabilities
36 - Have Deaf or Hard of Hearing Child who is Lower Achiveing Academical
31 - Live in Rural Settings
30 - Speak a Language Other Than English
13 - Member of Racial or Ethincally Diverse Group
38%
63 - Not a Member of any of the TUGs
* Some parents/professionals self-identified more than one TUG
Parents/Professionals’ Self-Identification as Members of at Least One of the Five Traditionally Underserved Groups (TUGs)
Total Respondents by Percentage (Total N=165)
| Parents/Caregivers’ TUG Self-Identification - 62% | Number of Respondents Who Identified As |
|---|---|
| Have Deaf or Hard of Hearing Child with Disabilities | 39 |
| Have Deaf or Hard of Hearing Child who is Lower Achiveing Academically | 36 |
| Live in Rural Settings | 31 |
| Speak a Language Other Than English | 30 |
| Member of Racial or Ethnically Diverse Group | 13 |
| Not a Member of any of the TUGs - 38% | 63 |
|---|
* Some parents/professionals self-identified more than one TUG
Children’s Current Academic Enrollment Status
46% - Preschool to 12th Grade
39% - Graduated from High School
7% - Other
5% - Early Intervention Services
4% - Nontraditional Programs*
* Home School and GED Program
Children’s Current Academic Enrollment Status
| Children's Current Academic Enrollment Status | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Preschool to 12th Grade | 46% |
| Graduated from High School | 39% |
| Other | 7% |
| Early Intervention Services | 5% |
| Nontraditional Programs * | 4% |
Most parents/professionals reported their children were enrolled in Preschool to 12th Grade (46%)
* Home School and GED Program
Children’s Current Educational Setting
Most parents/professionals reported that their children attended a School for the Deaf (36%) or a Public School (21%)
* Home School and GED Program
Children’s Current Educational Setting
| Children’s Current Educational Setting | Percentage |
|---|---|
| School for the Deaf | 36% |
| Public School | 21% |
| Other | 12% |
| Program for Deaf Students within Public School | 11% |
| College/Technical Training Program | 8% |
| Early Intervention Program | 6% |
| Nontraditional Educational Program * | 4% |
| Private School | 2% |
| Private Practice, Hospital, Community-Based Practice | >1% |
| No Response | >1% |
Most parents/professionals reported that their children attended a School for the Deaf (36%) or a Public School (21%)
* Home School and GED Program
