Young people who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) can face challenges when leaving school. They will need knowledge and skills to overcome the barriers they may encounter in training, at TAFE or university, and at work. Learning skills such as self-advocacy and developing social capital before they leave school can assist in the transition.
Families, career personnel, and teachers of the deaf should all work together to support students who are DHH in this transition process.
Check out the resources available for parents and students.
Download the Real Life Tips infographic.
More information:
- Factsheets for careers personnel | VDEI
- Students with disability | ADCET
- Reasonable adjustments: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | ADCET
- NDIS preplanning toolkit | ADCET
- Beyond school
- Supporting adolescent social capital development | Jill Duncan and Renee Punch
