by Karen | Jun 2, 2017 | For Parents, School-Aged Children with Hearing Loss
For many students with learning challenges—and for many without—the key to success in the classroom lies in having appropriate adaptations, accommodations, and modifications made to the instruction and other classroom activities. Some adaptations are as simple as...
by Karen | Jun 2, 2017 | For Parents, School-Aged Children with Hearing Loss
For additional information, especially on ADA requirements that schools ensure that communication access is as effective for children with hearing loss as it is for their typically hearing peers read more here. Million Dollar Settlement Highlights Need to Accommodate...
by Karen | Jun 2, 2017 | For Parents, School-Aged Children with Hearing Loss
Americans with Disabilities Act – Clarification for Schools Schools are required to ensure equal communication access. Communication access is a key component of 504, IDEA and Title II of the ADA. A November 2014 policy guidance from the US Department of Education and...
by Karen | Jun 2, 2017 | For Parents, For Professionals, Hearing Loss – Identification, Impact and Next Steps, School-Aged Children with Hearing Loss
I was so pleased when I received an email from Monica Cegelka, one of the great teacher consultants at CREC Soundbridge in Connecticut, who shared these Teacher Tips with me. Itinerant teachers and parents are so busy, any GREAT already created resource that will help...
by Karen | Jun 2, 2017 | For Parents, School-Aged Children with Hearing Loss
My child is in elementary school. What should I share with his new teacher? What should I be aware of when I meet with the school team? How will I know what to ask for? Complete the first page and share it with the school – your input is valuable! Starting...