Deaf and Hard of Hearing

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