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Deaf/Hard of Hearing
KNR 270
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Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Hearing loss is one of the most common disabilities of Americans 24 million ½ seniors have hearing loss
Causes Congenital Accident Illness Prolonged exposure to loud noises
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Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Degree of loss Mild: Loose some sounds Moderate: Loose enough sounds to
impact understanding everyday conversations
Severe: Not hear many sounds, including speech
Profound: Inability to hear any sound Dattilo, 2002
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Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Deafness is when someone is unable to understand speech through ear alone, either with or without hearing aids
Bilateral loss May have impaired speech
Prelingual Postlingual
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Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Communication American Sign Language Signed English Finger spelling Oralism Lip reading
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Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Controversy Inclusion Cochlear implants
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Deaf and Hard of Hearing
What number dial for relay service? 711
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Considerations/Accommodations
Get attention before communication Tap, wave
Speak clearly Don’t over exaggerate words
Don’t cover lips or chew gum Use facial expressions & hand
gestures Position self
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Considerations/Accommodations
Determined preferred communication Can use notes Hire interpreter Speak to person not interpreter
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Considerations/Accommodations
Demonstrate Present visually Light but not glare Assistive listening devices Facilitate social interaction Real time captioning Closed captioning TTY/relay service Warning alerts Others????