Deaf education and deaf culture
Parenting a deaf child
the deaf community provides resources such as support groups for families
ASL/English bilingual approach- an early language in both visual language and spoken language
parents play an important role in raising a deaf child setting an example as a role model
Integrating ASL and deaf culture
a great option is a program called inclusion which is a classroom mixed with hearing and deaf students
One way to blend in the culture is providing information about deaf history/culture to deaf students so they can come more familiar with their backround
Life after high school
post-secondary schools like the national technical institute of the Deaf provide a number of support services for deaf students
Transition programs are offered to deaf students as another option
Roughly 30,000 deaf students college and universities, but only 25% of them graduate
organizations are working to increase the awareness of to access resources in order to meet the needs of the deaf community
Technology
The translation software is resourceful for deaf students, parents and teachers
ASL-supported educational material help deaf students learn signing and English through photos and videos
Gallaudet University architect Bauman created deafspace designed for deaf students
ASL/English bilingual e-books as well as other devices such google glasses are available in classrooms today
Monolingual approach- spoken language only
its important to know that children who wear cochlear implants/hearing aids should learn ASL as their first language
communication and language is best learned when developed at a young age
Self-contained classes with specialized staff are offered for deaf students in a mainstream setting
Approx 13.9% of deaf/hoh students receive support services in resource rooms
There are many alternative options including charter school, co-enrollment programs, private and home schooling