Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students in the Classroom

Whether you teach in Logan, St. George, Vernal, Tooele, or anywhere in between…if you have students who are deaf or hard of hearing, they made this video for you. They talk about the wonderful work that you can do, to help them learn and thrive at school.
The Utah School for the Deaf created this video. Some of these students use American Sign Language, some are lip readers, many use hearing aids and cochlear or baja hearing devices. These learners have experts in the largest school districts who help them, others have special outreach teachers from the Utah School for the Deaf who travel to the students in their neighborhood schools to help them with all things hearing. The collaboration is always underway and the goal is to ensure these unique students succeed in their education. #WeAreUSDB

[@tiggerlady2352]

Im deaf and read lips also ASL. When I was 6th grade. I was shocked that I moved to hearing class from deaf and hard of hearing class. My mother never tells me that I moved to hearing class. I was very upset. I was sitting in front of the teacher until few months later. The teacher moved the students around cuz some students was talking while the teacher was teaching and talking. So teacher moved me in the back by the window. I was supposed to sit front. I told my mother about it. You know what she said well you have to do what teacher said and pay attention and listen. I was very upset. She should support my need and better vision and stay close. She doesn't care how I feel. So my friend Brenda helped me what teacher was saying. I thank her for helping me. My mother wanted me to be like hearing. She and I never get along. Sad for me. I told my dad. He talked to her about it but he said your mom was wrong. They were divorced. He understood how i felt. My mother doesn't understand deaf culture. She won't accept who I'm.

[@user-fm6de6pc3z]

Same problem friend

[@user-fm6de6pc3z]

Don't worry friend all is well

[@tiggerlady2352]

Thank you 😊

[@user-fm6de6pc3z]

Good night friend 😴

[@jennyp4934]

So sorry. I always sat in the front and I know if I hadn't I wouldn't have coped.

[@jennyp4934]

Another thing that isn't mentioned is that deaf children have to concentrate much more that others and as result they can get very tired. At these times we can zone out, not out of rudeness, but we need to have a bit of a rest. I know myself that times like this people have yelled at me multiple times because I haven't heard them. When that happens, I've often felt guilty but I'm still trying. So for others great patience and understanding might be needed.

[@How2Lamp]

I have a classmate in my class who has half hearing impairment, i noticed this after a recollection activity when i saw she was wearing earbuds. I think only some of jer friends know and some teachers/nurses, i hope she gets better

[@elel4284]

they should have a only hard if hearing schools because this programs they put in regular school , the staff is rude and invade and dont respect you as a parent .