Hearing Loss Inclusion

Obtain student’s attention prior to speaking
Reduce auditory distractions (background noise)
Enhance speech reading conditions (avoid hands in front of the face, mustaches well-trimmed, no gum chewing)
Face your students and make eye contact when speaking. Clearly, enunciate speech
As a general rule, always stand close to the student(s) heard of hearing when giving instructions
Use of visual supplements (projected materials, whiteboard, charts, vocabulary lists, lecture outlines)
Do not exaggerate your lip movements, but slowing down a little may help some students.
Use facial expressions, gestures and body language to help convey your message, but don’t overdo it.
Repeat others comments and/or questions before responding to make sure Hard of Hearing student heard

Hearing loss is the most common disability in the US.
3 out of every 100 school-age kids has a significant hearing loss.
Hearing loss is a ‘hidden’ disability and often goes unnoticed
People with Hearing Loss can be either Hard of Hearing (sometimes referred to as people with hearing impairment) or Deaf