ADA
What does the acronym ADA stand for?
American Disability Act
What does the acronym IEP stand for?
Individual Education Plan
What is transition planning?
As students transition(move from) high school to the workforce or college
What is a 504 Plan?
If a student is ONLY in need of accommodations and not special education or related services a 504 (special ed, speech, social work)
True or False: Students with hearing loss often receive services for speech?
True: Those with hearing loss may need extra support with articulation and other speaking processes.
Who is protected under the ADA law?
Anyone with a physical or mental disability apply for a job or in the workplace
Is an IEP a legal contract?
Yes, an IEP is a legal contract. It is a blueprint of the services and education that a student will receive. The teachers and service providers are bound by law to follow a student's IEP.
What is the STEP program in Illinois?
a work experience program that helps students with disabilities prepare to transition to employment and community participation during and after high school. During high school students can earn credits for participation.
What is the difference between a 504 Plan and IEP?
A 504 Plan is developed for students who have a disability, that do not require special education services. An IEP provides a program specialized instruction and supports to access and progress in the curriculum.
What type of hearing loss do I have?
(mixed, conductive, sensorineural)
Answer varies based on student.
Why is it important for you to know about the American Disability Act?
Knowing about the law will help me understand my rights as an individual with hearing loss.
Why do students in special education have or need accommodations?
to provide equal access to learning and an equal opportunity to show what he knows and what he can do
What do you need to do after enrolling in a college/university to make sure you have equal access?
I must contact the "Disabilities Office, Special Services.
Show example of.
True or False: Can both IEPs and 504 plans list accommodations for students?
Yes. Both IEPs and 504 plans are legal documents that list a student's accommodations.
Is your hearing loss unilateral or bilateral?
uni = 1 sided
bi= 2 (both sides)
What should you do if an employer(workplace) is not following the law?
1. Speak first with human resources, your supervisor, or your manager.
2. Contact the Department of Human Resources.
3. File a complaint with the state of Illinois.f you have any questions about reasonable accommodations or the ADA, please contact the Department of Personnel at 217-782-4783. For TDD/TTY, please call 888-261-5112.
Who is your case manager?
answer vary. If unknown, share with student.
What are some common accommodations that students with hearing loss have when attending college?
List 2
(notetaker, or copy of teacher presentation, teacher microphone when in person, closed captions,)
Do all students qualify for a 504 plan?
No. Students must have a disability but not qualify for special education.
True or False: Conductive hearing loss happens in the middle ear?
True.This hearing loss occurs in the outer or middle ear where sound waves cannot carry through to the inner ear. Sound may be blocked by earwax or a foreign object in the ear canal; the middle ear space may be impacted by fluid, infection or a bone abnormality; or the eardrum may have been injured.
What Federal law helps provide accommodations for deaf and hard of hearing in the workplace?
ADA: The Americans with Disability Act.
Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have other hearing conditions can perform successfully on the job and, under the ADA, should not be denied opportunities because of stereotypical assumptions about those conditions.
What accommodations do you have on your IEP?
Answer will vary.
Who should I go to or contact when I need help with accommodation while in high school?
Mrs. Verble or my case manager
What does the degree of hearing loss mean?
examples of degrees are:
mild, moderate, moderately severe, severe, profound
What causes sensorineural hearing loss?
This type of hearing loss occurs when the inner ear or the actual hearing nerve itself becomes damaged. This loss generally occurs when some of the hair cells within the cochlea are damaged