by Karen | Feb 19, 2021 | For Professionals, Online Access
I recently had a call from a parent of a kindergarten student with hearing aids who was told by her private school that 1) the parent must pay for the FM/DM system and 2) that the child could not receive any special support for her learning needs due to the impact of...
by Karen | Feb 4, 2021 | E-Learning, For Professionals
Low-tech virtual instruction ideas can help students with hearing loss stay engaged, practice language, and keep learning when online tools are limited. These activities work well for parents, teachers, and related service providers who want simple, flexible ways to...
by Karen | Jan 20, 2021 | Assessment of Student Skills, Challenges, Needs, For Professionals, Progressive Plans
Online education has been a struggle for many students. Those with hearing loss have additional issues when accessing virtual education. The CAVE Checklist or Communication Access in Virtual Education has been increasingly in use by DHH professionals since last...
by Karen | Dec 2, 2020 | Early Childhood: Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, For Parents, For Professionals, Infants and Toddlers with Hearing Loss
Can face-to-face intervention services for young children be replaced with tele-intervention? YES. Can remote services result in language development outcomes as good or BETTER than face to face services. YES! There are resources available to assist any...
by Karen | Nov 23, 2020 | E-Learning, For Professionals
A least restrictive online learning environment for students who are deaf or hard of hearing means a virtual setting where the student has full communication access, can see the teacher’s face, can hear clearly, and can participate fully with peers. This...