Deaf & Law Enforcement
The type of disability deafness or hearing loss is often called.
the HIDDEN disability
verify the position and requirements
What should the DSS do as soon as a client comes to them about a job opening?
something vital to survive
something that you would like to have but isn't needed to survive or needed right away
What is the difference between a NEED and a WANT?
ASL
What is the primary language of most individuals who use VRS?
1990
What is the year the ADA was passed?
The 4 important steps to help an officer when working with a deaf or hard of hearing individual. (deaf sensitivity video)
What is
1. withhold judgement
2. assess deafness
3. assess language ability
4. choose most effective communication method
discuss possible questions employer could add, review any illegal questions, role play or mock interview, review/explain what a reference is, request an interpreter and prep with them, go to interview if client asks
What are several things you would do to prepare the client for the interview?
How much money is coming in (income) and How much money is being spent (expenses)
What is 2 things needed to know if your client's situation needs adjusting based on if they are (+) or (-) at the end of the month?
person who has a hearing loss but can use their voice
What is who can use a captioned telephone or VCO?
spent time with the client, ask questions, get background info, be aware
What is how would a DSS be able to assess the clients preferred mode of communication?
severe hearing loss vs. mild hearing loss
uses visual communication, sign language vs. doesn't rely on visuals, more use of speech
culturally-uses ASL & part of D. community vs. raised outside of D. culture
What is the difference between what Deaf and Hard of Hearing means?
deaf or disabled
What should you advise your client to NOT write on the application?
wages received from a job vs. not earned, from SSI, SSDI, food stamps, parents
What is the difference between earned income and unearned income?
used for live presentations, word for word translation, equipment is stenotype machine, computer and software, used at conferences vs. not word for word, meaning is preserved, used in classrooms
What is what's the difference between CART and C-Print?
discriminating against someone because they can't hear
What is audism?
well-lit area, write clearly, speak clearly, keep eye contact, don't shine light in face, don't rely on lip-reading, interact somewhere w/least amount of environmental noise
pre-application
application
resume
interview
What are the 4 steps/parts to follow when it comes to assisting with the employment process?
calendar, play money, pictures, whiteboard, color coding, make a list, wall-size post-it
What is some materials or techniques used to make things more visual for your client?
can be enabled on devices such as TVs or YouTube vs. cant' be activated, embedded in the audiovisual material
What is what's the difference between closed and open captions?
function as an advocate...provide support...serve as an ally and educator
What is parts of the role of a DSS to ensure that the consumer is not experiencing any injustices, oppression or discrimination?
no video phones, failure to follow commands, punished for using ASL, missing counts they're not aware of, failure to follow rules never conveyed, denied interpreter services, deprived of access to medical/mental care, denied access to education & reentry programs
What are examples of how "deaf, deaf-blind, deaf disabled and hard of hearing prisoners customarily experience discrimination and terrible abuse in our prisons." (TL's video)
work history-good and bad, skill set, position interests, hours/shifts available, full-time or part-time, benefits needed, mode of transportation
What is information you should gather from the client in the pre-application process?
identify habits (good and bad)
identify needs and wants
budgeting
savings
paying bills
coupled directly to hearing aid or CI with sound transmitted directly to individual, needs to be set for each person vs. provides increased and direct sound to a group, special speaker units are strategically placed throughout classroom or open space to directly amplify sound to the area needed
What is what are the two types of FM systems that can be used and how do they work?
know laws/rights, identify the problem/issue, request specific accommodations, know the decision-makers, educate, follow protocol, be tactful/soft skills, compromise, get support when needed
What is tips on being an effective advocate?