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WROCC at WOU Web-based Materials:
Three new brochures have been developed for WROCC at WOU by audiologist, Carol J. Yetter, M.S., CCC-A, FAAA. These publications were written with the DSS and VR professional in mind. Using clear illustrations, well defined vocabulary, and careful explanations, these brochures (available in PDF format for immediate download) address frequently asked questions and common misconceptions in understanding hearing aids and hearing aid technology, undergoing an audiological evaluation, and interpreting an audiogram. Beneficial for the consumer and professional, this series can help increase your comprehension and practical skills when working with individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- New! A Hearing Aid Primer Addressing the basic types of hearing aids (analog, digitally programmable, and fully digital), this brochure includes definitions and explanations about the variety hearing aid technology available today. This brochure will be useful for anyone considering a hearing aid for personal use or to provide general information for anyone wanting to know more about hearing aid options.
- New! What is a Hearing Aid Evaluation? Including definitions of common audiological terms, this brochure explains the process of being screened for a hearing aid, matching a hearing aid to a person's loss, and fitting the hearing aid to a user's audiological profile.
- New! How to Read an Audiogram This brochure examines the parameters of frequency and intensity, explains the audiometer and the interpretation of audiograms. Beneficial for disability service providers, vocational counselors and anyone needing to understand or read audiograms.
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students in Health Sciences Programs Developed by Martha R. Smith, Project Coordinator and Jo-Ann Sowers, PhD, Project Director of the Health Sciences Faculty project at Oregon Health & Science University’s Center on Self Determination for the WROCC Outreach Site at Western Oregon University, this module was designed to provide DSS staff with information so that they can better understand some of the unique features of health sciences programs.
- Interpreting for
Medical Students Students with disabilities are finding their way into
health sciences programs, including students who are Deaf and Hard of
Hearing. As an interpreter, do you have what it takes to work in this
arena? This module, writing by an interpreter who is currently
interpreting for a Deaf medical student, provides information and tips to
others who are considering working in this challenging setting. This
module was prepared by Todd Agan, CI, CT for the WROCC Outreach Site at
- Demystifying Assistive Listening Devices: The devil is in the detail In addition to the various ALDs and how they work, this presentation includes vital information for the person with a hearing loss, the speaker, and service delivery personnel to ensure successful experiences with the devices.
- You Don't Know What You've Been Missing! This presentation covers alerting and signaling devices that make auditory signals in our environments (e.g., phones ringing, door bells, sirens, fire alarms) accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.
- Defining Communication Access for Individuals who are Hard of Hearing Service providers often question whether a student who is hard of hearing (as opposed to Deaf) would qualify for services in postsecondary settings. Specifically, many hard-of-hearing individuals request print accommodations and service providers are often at a loss as to how to evaluate if this is an appropriate accommodation for the individual. The goal of this module is to help service providers develop an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of various accommodations in the range of learning environments to help them better understand when print accommodations are appropriate.
- For Whom the Bell Flashes: Telecommunications Options Need some ideas on how to improve your ability to communicate on the telephone? This module includes information and websites on amplification, cell phones, video relay, 2-line voice carry over, IP relay and, of course, POTS (that's Plain Old Telephone Service).
- Internet
Resources Related to Hearing Loss Interested in quickly finding information on hearing loss related
issues? Check out NWOC's webpage on Internet Resources Related to Hearing
Loss. You'll find links to information on cochlear implants, sign
language, consumer groups,
- Academic Advising: Serving Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students This module provides communication tips and advising information for academic advisors who may be new to working with students who are hard of hearing or deaf.
- Snail Tales Information about cochlear implants for service providers.
- Tutoring and Writing Links This is a list of resources useful to individuals who are tutoring deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Many neat internet resources available!
- Foreign Language Links This is a list of internet resources that foreign language instructors (and students) may find useful. It includes information on studying languages, websites in foreign languages, and multicultural Deaf sites.
- Beyond Hearing
Aids: Job Accommodations for Individuals who are Hard of Hearing and Late
Deafened
This module introduces a variety of accommodations that helps individuals with hearing loss remain productive on the job.
- Telecast Links
from
Articles
·
New! Americans
with Disabilities Act Introduction By John P. Evans, why
should we be interesting in the ADA
·
New! Definition of
Disability By
John P. Evans, a comprehensive legal explanation of disability.
·
New! Essential Functions By
John P. Evans, how does one describe or identify the essential functions of a
job?
·
New! Pre-Employment
Inquiries By John P. Evans, guidelines to what an
employer can and cannot ask regarding disabilities.
·
New! Medical Examinations &
Inquiries
By John P. Evans, regulations to what an employer can and
cannot require pertaining to medical examinations.
·
New! Qualified Individual
with Disability By John P. Evans, what does it take to be
protected by the ADA
·
New! Reasonable
Accommodations By John P. Evans, definition of
“reasonable accommodations” along with examples.
·
New! Undue Hardship By
John P. Evans, factors to consider when determining undue hardship.
·
New! Direct Threat By
John P. Evans, employer specifications concerning direct threat and employees.
- When Seconds Count Find out about the importance of ensuring that your local 9-1-1 Call Centers can handle TTY and VCO (voice carry over) calls.
- Self-Knowledge is Power Being able to advocate for yourself requires an awareness of not only what techniques and accommodations work for you and what doesn't work, but also why.
- Automatic Speech Recognition and Access: 20 years, 20 months, or tomorrow?
- Are You Hearing Challenged? By Penny Allen, thinking about getting a hearing evaluation? Not sure how to proceed? Read this informative article and take the next step!
- One Student's Story...Or is it? Many individuals who are hard of hearing are unaccustomed to asking for help and are not be aware of the kinds of services that may be available to them.
- Rehabilitation
Act Reauthorization Looking for
information on the 1998 Amendments to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973 (aka Workforce Investment Act)? Order a copy from the
Senate Documents room, find it on the web, and see what disability
services organizations think of it. New websites with PowerPoint
presentations posted
Conference Proceedings
- Proceedings
of the 1999 Region X Symposium on Rehabilitation and Deafness (
- Proceedings
of the 2001 Northwest Symposium on Rehabilitation and Deafness (
- Proceedings
of the 2003 Western Symposium on Rehabilitation and Deafness (
PEPNet Trainers Available
Trainings on a variety of topics are available from PEPNet trainers in your area. Contact your local PEPNet program to have a trainer present on topics such as:
- Job accommodations for individuals who are hard of hearing and late deafened
- Including deaf and hard of hearing students in foreign language classes
- Telephone communication for hard of hearing and deaf individuals
- Tutoring students who are deaf and hard of hearing
- And many, many more. Workshops can be developed to suit the individual needs of your program.
Videos Available
- Pah! I'm in College...Now What? Student orientation video for deaf students who are new to college campuses.
- In addition to the Pah! I'm in College video, two more videos round out the transition trio. College...Now What? and Look Out World...Here I Come! are two new videos that help to round out exploring transition options and decisions with students. These videos are available for $20.00 apiece from the PEPNet Resource Center.
- Videotapes of previous PEPNet teleclasses are available from the
A Sampling of PEPNet Website Offerings:
Free On-line Orientation
- Serving College Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
This orientation is an introductory course
designed for higher education professionals who work with students who are deaf
or hard of hearing. It explains issues relevant to communication and learning
in postsecondary education. It is found on the PEPNet Web page at http://www.pepnet.org and click on 'Online
Training.'
- Gates to Adventure-a transition training website for deaf adolescents and young adults
Gates to Adventure is designed for students who are deaf and hard of hearing, ages 14-adult. The instructional goal of the training is to enhance students' understanding of skills needed for successful transition from secondary to postsecondary education. It is found on the PEPNet Web page at http://www.pepnet.org and click on 'Online Training.'
PEPNet Resource Center
- To quickly locate the many free and low-cost materials being developed by the more than 60 hub and affiliate programs making up the PEPNet network, go to http://prc.csun.edu/Content/Products.asp. Many materials are downloadable from the website, such as the 20+ two-page Teacher Tipsheets and the National Task Force Reports on Quality of Services in the Postsecondary Education of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students
- The PRC was established in 1997 to provide information and
technical assistance to postsecondary institutions serving people who are
deaf and hard of hearing. They have an extensive catalog of materials
including books, videos, periodicals, academic research, and training
modules. Although PRC was created to serve institutions, their on-line
catalog of materials can be used by the general public as a starting place
to find information about a wide variety of issues related to deaf and
hard of hearing people. Access them through the internet (and click on
Direct suggestions, comments, and questions about this page to:
Annette
Leonard, Coordinator
WROCC Outreach Site
at
Monmouth OR 97361
503-838-8642 (v/tty)
503-838-8228 (fax)
http://www.wou.edu/wrocc
wrocc@wou.edu
Last modified on 01SEP04
