eBook for Teachers

We have collated some of our Real Life Tips to create an electronic book containing useful information for teachers of students who are D/deaf or hard of hearing. There are a few options available for download depending on what software you have available and whether you want to also input information specific to your child, such as type of hearing loss and necessary adjustments.

Here is an outline of the eBook contents:

1. Personal information template 
2. Hearing information template
3. Device information template
4. Assistive devices in classrooms
5. Classroom adjustments
6. Sharing information with teachers and fellow students
7. Classroom acoustics
8. Listening fatigue
9. Managing listening fatigue
10. Making school plays deaf-friendly
11. School sports for D/HH students
12. Transition to post-school education and employment
13. Useful website links.

So, please feel free to download the eBook in one of the following ways and send it electronically or in printed version to your child's school or teacher.

Instructions for Download - PDF with customisable templates

1. Click on the Download PDF button below and the eBook will appear in your internet browser
2. Download  the eBook to your computer and then open using Adobe or other PDF software (such as Acrobat Reader or Acrobat Pro DC) - the PDF will only be fully interactive if opened this way, not via your internet browser or preview!
3. Fill out any personal information you wish (there are hints if you hover your mouse over the relevant box)
4. Save the edited eBook (pdf)
5. Email or print the eBook for your child's teacher.

Instructions for Download - PDF with NO templates

1. Content items 4 to 13 only.
2. Click on the Download PDF button below and the eBook will appear in your internet browser
3. Email or print the eBook for your child's teacher.

Instructions for Download - Word version with templates

1. Click on the Download Word button below
2. Open the eBook and fill out any personal information you wish and Save the Word document
3. Email or print the eBook for your child's teacher.