Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Important Information:
- Online Meeting Considerations
- Turn Closed Captions on any content with sound
- Ask everyone to mute their microphones (except for when speaking)
- Make sure that you can see everyone’s face (videos on, no backlighting, consider using blur background option)
Viewing / Sharing Video Considerations:
- Make sure content is captioned
- Record yourself with captions included – they benefit everyone
Basic Face to Face Considerations:
- Repeat key points (dates, page numbers, key vocab)
- Write down key points and use visuals
- Rephrase using different words
- Repeat student questions/discussions/comments/jokes
- Use the FM, including passing the microphone
- Remember there is a difference between hearing and understanding
FM System Considerations:
- Make sure your microphone is 6 inches away from your mouth and is not being covered up by any jewelry or scarves.
- Remember to mute/unmute the microphone
Strategies and Resources:
Communicating with Deaf_Hard of Hearing (DHH) Online
Webinars of how to use Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc. with DHH students
Speech to text resources (Closed caption and subtitles)
How to use the Cochlear Mini Microphone FM
How to use the Rogers Inspiro FM
How to use the Rogers Touch Screen FM
Distance Learning Tips with a Student who is Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Links:
The Provincial Outreach Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing has a YouTube channel that has ASL stories and how to caption videos for various platforms
Check out our “Everyday Signs” resource to learn some basic signs for communication
Learn71 Teams (check out Accessibility Tips)
Video:
For Further Information or Support:
Please contact the Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: Katelin Miller, Katelin.Miller@sd71.bc.ca