We have collated some of our Real Life Tips to create an electronic book containing useful information for teachers of students who are 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.
Outline of the eBook contents:
Personal information template
Hearing information template
Device information template
Assistive devices in classrooms
Classroom adjustments
Sharing information with teachers and fellow students
Classroom acoustics
Listening fatigue
Managing listening fatigue
Making school plays deaf-friendly
School sports for D/HH students
Transition to post-school education and employment
Useful website links.
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
Click on the Download PDF link below and the eBook will appear in your internet browser
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!
Fill out any personal information you wish (there are hints if you hover your mouse over the relevant box)
Save the edited eBook (pdf)
Email or print the eBook for your child’s teacher.
The eBook has information for teachers of students who are D/deaf or hard of hearing. It includes templates where parents can add details about their child and their hearing needs and share the book with their teachers.
