1. Complexities of Educating Students who are D-HH Hearing Status Communi- cation Modalities Assistive Technology Options Families Interpreting Mode Additional Needs Other Disabilities English Language Learners Type: ASL SEE CASE Oral Cued Speech Level: Elementary Secondary Oral English Sign ASL Auditory Communication Devices Visual Communication Devices Alerting Devices Deaf Hard of Hearing Cochlear Implant? Hearing Aids? Dreams Knowledge Acceptance

2. Change in Educational Placements- D/HH Students Ages 6-21 Source: US Dept of Ed., OSEP, Data Analysis System, Table 2-2f, Fall 2006 Year >80% of time in regular class 40-79% of time in regular class <40% in regular class Separate Facility 1988-8926.9%21%33.6%18.6% 2006-0748.8%17.8%19.8%13.6%

3. Communication Characteristics of DHH Students Gallaudet Annual Survey, GRI

4. Service Delivery Options for Meeting Rural Needs What technologies or service solutions have you found to work in rural areas? For technology-based solutions, please describe the equipment and associated support need to work:  What have been the benefits – specifically data or documented results?  What have been the challenges?  How have you dealt with the challenges?  What recommendation do you have to potential users of the technologies and services?