1. Setting the scene…

2. Group Task Split into 4 groups (see colour of badge for group) Demonstration that “One size does not fit all” Discuss the 4 students and decide what support/equipment you think should be put in place considering their background. Consider the ‘what ifs’?

3. Tom (40) Film and TV production Course Hearing aid user Says he can lip-read perfectly Uses speech Acquired Hearing loss through illness 6 years ago. Lost his job shortly after. What if? Student is on a different course? (heavy timetable?) Student is shy and not confident? Course involves a placement, visit abroad or field trip? Live on campus or at home?

4. Lei (18) Sports Science Course Severely deaf Oral from birth Bilateral Chinese mother tongue What if? Student is on a different course? (heavy timetable?) Student is shy and not confident? Course involves a placement, visit abroad or field trip? Live on campus or at home?

5. Rose (25) Social Work Course (heavy timetable) Deaf at 15 Cochlear implant What if? Student is on a different course? (heavy timetable?) Student is shy and not confident? Course involves a placement, visit abroad or field trip? Live on campus or at home?

6. Junail (19) Computer Gaming Course Profoundly Deaf BSL user Deaf from birth (congenital) Attended deaf school until 18 What if? Student is on a different course? (heavy timetable?) Student is shy and not confident? Course involves a placement, visit abroad or field trip? Live on campus or at home?