Student Services Unit Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services

The Deaf and hard of hearing population in Manitoba 10% of the population has a hearing loss that affects daily life. Total # of students with a hearing loss has increased 43% in the past five years (of this there’s a 93% increase in MH D/HH and 23% in D/HH). Total # of students with a hearing loss who are eligible for special needs funding is around 400 with that number at least double when including students with mild/moderate/unilateral losses.

Hearing Loss Simulations: MILD MODERATE SEVERE PROFOUND *cochlear implants

Manitoba Deaf and Hard of Hearing Unit Support Services OUTREACH TEAM + MANITOBA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

Outreach Team Education Consultants Educational Interpreter Consultant Outreach Facilitators Education/ ASL Consultant ASL Assistant ASL/ English Interpreter Manager Coordinator

Outreach Team Goals: o information so families and schools can make informed decisions o support (educational, social, and linguistic) to all DHH students in the province based on need o positive PR - establish a strong, positive partnership province-wide

Outreach Services Video conferencing Public Relations Workshops Displays Visitors CCC Early Years Children ASL Teaching/ Tutoring Students Staff Families Education Schools Families Professionals Liaison to Aboriginal Education Networking Educational Interpreting Consultant Consultants of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing B.L.A.S.T. Teen Forum Get Together Activities Family Outreach

Information/Referrals Manitoba Education DHH Services Website * Calendar of events (attached) * Educator’sResource Guide: Supporting Students who are Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing Consultant Referral Form Outreach Referral Form

Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. -Helen Keller Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence. -Helen Keller