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Amplification Options
Personal hearing device (hearing aid, cochlear implant, tactile device).
Personal FM system (hearing aid + FM).
FM system/auditory trainer (without personal hearing aid).
Walkman-style FM system.
Sound-field FM system .
Assistive Devices
TDD.
TV captioned.
Other.
Communication Accommodations
Specialized seating arrangements:
Obtain student's attention prior to speaking.
Reduce auditory distractions (background noise).
Reduce visual distractions.
Enhance speechreading conditions (avoid hands in front of face, mustaches well-trimmed, no gum chewing).
Present information in simple structured, sequential manner.
Clearly enunciate speech. Allow extra time for processing information.
Repeat or rephrase information when necessary.
Frequently check for understanding.
Educational interpreter (ASL, signed English, cued speech, oral).
Physical Environment Accommodations
Noise reduction (carpet & other sound absorption materials).
Specialized lighting.
Room design modifications.
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Instructional Accommodations
Use of visual supplements (overheads, chalkboard, charts, vocabulary lists, lecture outlines)
Captioning or scripts for television, videos, movies, filmstrips.
Buddy system for notes, extra explanations / directions.
Check for understanding of information.
Down time / break from listening.
Extra time to complete assignments.
Step-by-step directions.
Tutor.
Note taker
Curricular Modifications
Modify reading assignments (shorten length, adapt or eliminate phonics assignments).
Modify written assignments (shorten length, adjust evaluation criteria).
Pre-tutor vocabulary.
Provide supplemental materials to reinforce concepts.
Provide extra practice.
Alternative curriculum
Evaluation Modifications
Reduce quantity of tests.
Use alternative tests.
Provide reading assistance with tests.
Allow extra time.
Other modifications:
Other Needs? Considerations
Supplemental instruction (speech, language, pragmatic skills, auditory, speechreading skills).
Counseling.
Sign language instruction.
Vocational services.
Family supports.
Deaf/Hard of Hearing role models.
Recreational/Social opportunities.
Financial assistance.
Transition services
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