Wave of the Future May 13, 2006 Voice for Hearing Impaired Children Guelph, Ontario.

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Wave of the Future May 13, 2006 Voice for Hearing Impaired Children Guelph, Ontario

Wave of the Future CHHA presents… Developing Self-Advocacy and Leadership Skills to Surf the Wave of the Future By Michel David, MSW

Wave of the Future Today’s Agenda The 2005 CHHA Surveys Going to College/University? Tips for Parents and Professionals Game Show and prizes

Wave of the Future The CHHA 2005 Surveys Lack of information Lack of devices You can succeed ! How do you communicate?

Wave of the Future Lack of Information No audiograms and reports No time to ask questions Beyond the hearing aid No financial support Where to go for help

Wave of the Future Who Uses Devices? –63% use Telephone Devices –47% use ALDs –29% use Signalling Devices

Wave of the Future You Can Succeed!

Wave of the Future How do you Communicate?

Wave of the Future Tips for Success in College / University Support Services Classroom Strategies Assistive Listening Devices Hearing Accessible Environment Self-Strategies

Wave of the Future Support Services 1. Documentation for Special Needs Coordinator 2. Prepare a letter of introduction 3. Notetaking 4. Oral interpreting 5. Tutoring 6. Speech and hearing services 7. Advocacy assistance 8. Use the Services Framework Chart

Wave of the Future Classroom Strategies 1. Choose courses carefully 2. Introducing yourself 3 Tips for your professor 4 Tips for hard of hearing students 5. Exam or other accommodations 6. Learning and Delivery Styles

Wave of the Future Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs) 1. What kind do you use? 2. Know how they work and how to use them 3. Know where to get them 4. Other devices: Telephones, TVs, Signalling Devices,

Wave of the Future Hearing Accessible Environment 1.Size and shape of the room may interfere with your ALD or view 2.Too Much Echo, Echo, Echo, Echo… 3.Report problems to Special Needs Coordinator and negotiate changes

Wave of the Future Self-Strategies 1.Letting Others Know 2.Self-Advocacy 3.Know Your Rights

Wave of the Future Tips for Parents and Professionals Voice your Concerns Form partnerships Be a role model Give them opportunities to G R o w

Wave of the Future Voice Your Concerns 1.To municipal, provincial and federal politicians 2. Funding for: - Educational support services - Affordable devices - Accommodation of facilities

Wave of the Future Form Partnerships Include consumers Involve the public Endorsements from legitimizers Support of decision makers

Wave of the Future Be a Role Model »Volunteer »Lead »Participate »Fundraise

Wave of the Future Opportunities to Grow Send them away! Commitment through volunteering Responsibility through real work Teach them to drive Sponsor leadership workshops Teach them to relax

Wave of the Future Real Life 1. My College experience –Buddy system –Notetaking –Volunteering 2. My University experience -Introducing myself -Notetaking -Course outlines

Wave of the Future Game Show Were you Listening? Lets play a game and find out! Team (1) = Youth Team (2) = Parents/Professionals

Wave of the Future Next Steps Take control of your education and life Obtain a copy of “Hearing the Learning” Prepare yourself: – obtain resources – know how devices work – practice asking Visit the college/university

Wave of the Future And now… Questions anyone?

Wave of the Future For more information please contact: Michel David, Project Coordinator Canadian Hard of Hearing Association 2435 Holly Lane, Suite 205 Ottawa, ON K1V 7P2 (Voice) ; (TTY) (Fax) (Canada Toll Free) web site: