Twilight Talks: Supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing Learners in Education
- Online
- 09 Mar 2023 (16:00 - 17:00)
An overview of hearing loss, its impact on well-being, and strategies to promote accessibility and inclusivity in today’s dynamic classroom.
Covered in this session:
- How we hear
- Anatomy of the ear
- Overview of hearing Loss
- Covering types and degrees of hearing loss & what this means for speech understanding
- Impact of hearing Loss on overall development and quality of life
- Overview of hearing instruments
- Brief description of types, who they are best for, and their potential limitations
- Role of assistive listening technology in the classroom
- Q&A
This session will be delivered by Phonak.
You can read more about our Twilight Talks sessions on our dedicated page.
Suitable for: A parent/carer, Administration Staff, Assistant Head Teacher, Consultant, Deputy Head Teacher, Early Years Practitioner, Education psychologist, Governor, Head Teacher, Inclusion Manager/Leader, Newly Qualified Teacher, Other, SENCO, Senior Leader, Student, Support staff, Teacher, Teaching Assistant, Tutor, Young person
