Access teacher & peers
Ensuring practitioners understand the learner’s needs and apply inclusive strategies.
Provide regular Deaf awareness training for staff so that practitioners understand the learner’s needs and apply inclusive strategies (DAHIT offers this training free of charge).
Use the learner’s radio aid (ALD) consistently and correctly (e.g. operate, mute, and position the device properly) to ensure the learner hears clearly.
Establish a central access point for assistive listening making it easier for staff and learners to locate and secure equipment.
Use classroom noise meters to monitor sound levels. This encourages quieter environments for better listening.
Give staff time to learn equipment and apply adjustments to ensure learners have full curriculum access.
Adapt mobile phone policies for deaf or hearing-impaired learners (e.g. allow necessary use of phones for accessibility tools to support communication and independence).