This course introduces educators and support professionals to the diverse experiences of Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind (DHHDB) students. Participants will explore the fluid nature of hearing identity, the role of family dynamics in educational experiences, language deprivation, and the wide variation within the DHHDB learner population.
Through this training, learners will gain a stronger foundation for understanding that there is no single way to be Deaf, hard of hearing, or DeafBlind, and no one-size-fits-all approach to education. The course encourages inclusive, respectful, and responsive practices that recognize each student’s unique communication preferences, needs, and educational journey.
Course Content
Unit 1 – Understanding DHHDB Students
Unit 2 – Identity, Culture, and Hearing Differences
Unit 3 – Language Foundations and Entry into School
Unit 4 – Language, Communication, and Community
Unit 5 – Access, Technology, and Learning Environments
Unit 6 – Complex Needs and Self-Advocacy
Introduction
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All DHH Students are Unique
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Appropriate Terminology
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Medical vs. Cultural Perspectives of Deafness
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Cultural Identity
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Cultural Identity – Intersectionalities
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Hearing Status
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Family Dynamics and Language Use
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The Newcomer DHH Learner
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Transitioning into School
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Calendar Age vs. Language Age
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Communication Preferences / Modality
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Signed Languages
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Language Deprivation Syndrome
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Access to Language, Technology, and Education
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Amplification and Devices in the Classroom
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Fatigue
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DeafBlind Students
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Co-occurring Diganoses
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Advocacy
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