Bulleted list of specific IDEA language and case law information supporting appropriate eligibility and services for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
The information below has been derived from sections of the law, Office of Special Education Program comments and may be useful to professionals and parents alike who are trying to advocate appropriat
...e services and supports for children with hearing loss.
Worksheet in which students list a) Devices I will use in the future, b) Devices I may use in the future, c) Devices I will not use. To be used after discussion of different types of assistive devices
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This extensive handout describes instructional access needs of students with hearing loss and the many barriers that may interfere with learning. It specifies critical access issues to consider in the
... classroom, evaluation techniques, and strategies for improving access across specific instructional areas such as classroom directions, figurative language, class participation, etc. A great reference for anyone working with students who are deaf or hard of hearing or use as a discussion-based group learning activity among DHH professionals.
Worksheet in which students describe different assistive devices, use for the device, place to obtain, cost, etc. Students develop a reference for themselves for post-high school communication situati
...ons.
Summary of information pertaining to providing protection to hearing devices during extracurricular activities, such as students with hearing aids wearing helmets.
This article provides activities to help students recognize that giving to others can be as worthwhile (or more so)as receiving. Worksheets include: "My Gifts" cut and paste for young students; The
...Giving Board Game with situation game cards that move the player forward for generous acts; "My Giving Checklist" for students to record generous acts; gift certificates to be used as needed; a review of The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein, suggesting that giving can actually go too far.
The Self-Advocacy Checklist is designed for students who are deaf and hard of hearing and contains suggested skills in the areas of personal health and medical information, hearing devices and other a
...ssistive tECH-nology use, and accommodations and consumer awareness. Teacher Form to go with Student Checklist.
Student checklist where 19 different positive or negative self-advocacy strategies can be identified. Good foundation to discuss most effective strategies. Includes the How I Help worksheet in which t
...he student completes 4 sections about: "To help me hear and understand better in the classroom, I will…"
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