Laws
requires telephone relay services be provided to individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech impairment, access to 911, and closed captioning on PSAs
What is Title IV Telecommunications
CODA
What is child of deaf adult?
read a calendar, read a bill, read and use the bus system
What are examples of things you may need to demonstrate and/or teach your client?
4th grade reading level
What is the average reading level of a deaf person?
work with a variety of people (deaf, HH, hearing), must be able to effectively educate and inform those involved in a specific situation to ensure that the consumer is receiving the appropriate assistance, services and accommodations.
What is what does it mean to work as a DSS and Advocate?
prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs conducted by federal agencies, in programs receiving federal funds, in federal employment and in the employment practices of federal contractors
What is the Rehab Act of 1973
TSD
What is Texas School for the Deaf?
Job coach, paraprofessional, house parent, camp counselor
What are types or kinds of positions for a DSS?
the DSS reads it first then interprets/explains. DO NOT go word by word.
What is how do you handle a one-time document with a client?
consumers learn about their rights, they're able to educate and inform others, they can request and justify their accommodations/needs
What is the deaf/HH consumer becoming a self-advocate
prohibits private employers, state & local govt, employment agencies, and labor unions from discriminating against a qualified individual with a disability. Can't discriminate when it comes to hiring, advancement, training, etc. Having less than 15 employees means they're exempt from the ADA.
What is Title I Employment?
TWC
What is Texas Workforce Commission?
way to measure if the DSS has a strong command of the language
What is a sign language proficiency test?
what you do to improve vocabulary
What is identify the English word and the sign equivalence?
function as an ADVOCATE, provide SUPPORT, serve as an ALLY and EDUCATOR to ensure that the consumer is not experiencing any injustices, oppression or discrimination.
What is the role of a Deaf Support Specialist?
protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination on the basis of disability in services, programs, and activities provided by state and local govt entities.
What is Title II State & Local Government
HHS
What is Health and Human Services?
so you can be able to effectively communicate and mediate between both
What is why is it important to know deaf culture?
when you interpret written text or a document
What is Sight Translation?
sometimes the voice for the deaf consumer, educate and inform, see that consumer’s needs are being met
What is the DSS as an advocate?
prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in the activities of public accommodations and requires newly constructed or altered places of public accommodations as well as commercial facilities to comply with ADA standards.
CAAG
What is Communication Axess Ability Group?
you need these 2 things when working with a client because you will have to repeat, re-explain and make sure there is effective communication
What is patience and critical thinking skills?
never read to as a child, school system uses English to measure standards, lacks a strong foundation in one language, has had a negative experience with affective filter
What is reasons you client may be lacking literacy skills?
List the 9 tips to be a better advocate with examples
What is 1.know the laws-be familiar with ADA, online resources, DA law center in area 2.identify issue-seems like a behavioral issue but it's communication issue 3.request specific accommodation-don't say communication, ask for terp or be specific w/equipment 4.know the organization-private or public? who is POC 5.educate-discrimination can happen out of ignorance 6.follow protocol-to request an accommodation or dispute denial 7.tactful/soft skills-be professional, set tone for next person 8.compromise-be flexible, consider other options 9.get support-seek out other DSS, professionals, the Deaf community