by Karen | Jan 20, 2020 | For Professionals, Planning to Meet Student Needs
The Ida Institute, a nonprofit working to advance person-centered hearing care, offers free pediatric tools and resources to support educators and hearing care professionals in understanding the perspectives of children with hearing loss and give the them stronger...
by Karen | Jan 14, 2020 | Advocacy Notes
Progress in Light of Circumstances – A Right for Every Student I don’t think my child is making progress in reading… Our question from the field: At a recent IEP meeting it seemed as though my child who has both hearing loss and other learning issues hasn’t made any...
by Karen | Jan 10, 2020 | Goodies
Progress in Light of Circumstances – A Right for Every Student I don’t think my child is making progress in reading… Our question from the field: At a recent IEP meeting it seemed as though my child who has both hearing loss and other learning issues hasn’t made any...
by Karen | Jan 10, 2020 | For Professionals, Self-Advocacy Skills for Students with Hearing Loss
Too often we hear, “He has good grades, so he won’t qualify for special education.” It is true that there must be a relationship between a child’s disability and school performance to qualify for services, however, IDEA specifies educational performance, not grades....
by Karen | Jan 9, 2020 | Important Resources
ADA Frequently Asked Questions on Effective Communication for Students with Hearing Disabilities in Public Schools