Accessibility for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

  • The resources below outline some of the tools available to support students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Note: Students with Disabilities who are Deaf or are Hard of Hearing and follow general education standards must complete the same learning activities as outlined in the eLearning Plan, unless otherwise approved by school administration. Students with disabilities who are Deaf/HH and follow access points standards must complete the same learning activities as outlined in the eLearning Plan.

    1. Closed captioning
      Closed captioning is highly recommended for use by all students. Captions are available in most online programs by clicking on the “cc” button. This video demonstrates how to turn on the closed captioning feature.

    2. iReady
      Students with Disabilities who follow a standard and access points curriculum should continue to use iReady if regularly assigned. It is strongly advised that if a student has access to hearing assistive technology that it is utilized while accessing iReady or any other program that is accessed through auditory means.

    3. Students with limited auditory access or ASL users
      If a student has limited auditory access or American Sign Language is listed as their primary mode of communication on their communication plan, the teacher, with approval from school administration and district specialist, may provide alternative assignments to I-Ready. This will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

    4. Interpreter services
      Students with interpreter services on their IEP will be provided with instructions on how to access a district interpreter via Skype or Microsoft Teams so that they can gain adequate access to any online learning material. These times will need to be scheduled on an individual basis.

    5. Additional resources
      Additional Resources such as ASL stories or other online platforms for teaching Expanded Skills Curriculum will be provided individually to students, based upon their IEP goals and services, by their Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.