Getting a Job! for Students Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing: Rania Johnson
Rania Johnson was born deaf in Korea. As an infant, she was abandoned on the streets and spent time in an orphanage in Seoul. A family in Minnesota adopted her, and she came to live in the United States. She discusses her educational experiences in a mainstream program in public schools. After graduating from high school, she attended Gallaudet University. Currently she teaches ASL at the University of Minnesota. Part of the "Getting a Job for Students Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing!" training module.
Media Details
Runtime: 12 minutes 47 seconds
- Topic: Careers, Deaf Life, Education
- Subtopic: Deaf - General, General Education, Job Skills
- Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
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- Release Year: 2011
- Producer/Distributor: Pepnet/California State University Northridge
- Series: Getting a Job! for Students Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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