Describes several different types of hearing devices including hearing aids, bone conduction amplification, cochlear implants, and personal DM/FM systems. Gives information on 'bling' for hearing devi
...ces.
Teachers who have not had experience with students who are hard of hearing are usually unused to wearing a microphone transmitter and often ask, "Do I really Need a Microphone?" This brief information
...al article describes how hearing technologies are essential tools for learning.
Explains the use of classroom audio distribution systems and the possible interference imposed on signal to the students' assistive technology such as hearing aids and FM/DM systems. See BUNDLE at S0X
...HT798.
Expose older students to how self-advocacy skills different from school to adult life. Students are given an article written by an adult with hearing loss. Encourage discussion and forward-thinking wi
...th this activity. This article addresses the advantages of using an FM system in adult situations. See BUNDLE at S0XSCI729.
This is a powerful handout Attitude is Caught, Not Taught which sheds light on how parent behavior helps shape child attitudes toward hearing aid use and hearing loss.
BUNDLE - Worksheets for middle school and high school level instruction on assistive devices. There are 7 worksheets that focus on identifying, using and evaluating assistive devices that will be hel
...pful to the student across differnt enviroments such as school, home, and future employment sites. Bundle IDs 0527-0530, -552-0554.
The information below on provision of assistive tECH-nology has been derived from sections of IDEA and Office of Special Education Program comments. The guidance provided helPS- clarify the intent of
...IDEA and may be useful to professionals and parents alike who are trying to advocate appropriate services and supports for children with hearing loss.
Worksheet poses questions for individual or grouPS- of hard of hearing students to discuss regarding their idea of a perfect hearing device and how hearing loss is a part of who they are.
This
article reviews various online learning platforms, video conferencing tools,
captioning options, and resources related to use of face masks for students
with hearing loss. It i
...ncludes Top 10
Tips for Ensuring Access for Your Hard of Hearing Student, which is
applicable to any learning setting, with or without masks!
This survey is appropriate for tweens and teens, especially those who are B to resist using hearing aids. It asks questions about how students feel about their hearing loss, hearing devices, and commu
...nication with hearing loss. Once the student completes the survey their responses can be compared with a large group of students with hearing loss. Provides discussion questions.
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