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, School-Aged Children with Hearing Loss
As a parent are you highly concerned about what you may hear at your child’s IEP meeting? Or are you upset by a recent meeting. Refer here and here for useful suggestions on how to prepare/react during the meeting in an effective manner. Printable handout of this...
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...
