[Athen] Question for the group

[National Deaf Center]

Greetings Byron,

The National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes
<https://www.nationaldeafcenter.org/>(NDC) saw your post and we wanted to
respond. We recommend contacting the Job Accommodations Network
<https://askjan.org/> for direct assistance as they provide free
consultation and assistance with troubleshooting workplace accommodations
for employees.



In the meantime, here are several resources and considerations based on our
experiences with deaf students in similar environments:



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   Review the common ALS types in our Assistive Listening Systems 101
   <http://www.nationaldeafcenter.org/als101> guide, including system
   components (i.e., transmitter, microphone, and receiver).



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   The deaf faculty member should consult with their Audiologist to receive
   a customized recommendation on what assistive listening devices could work
   for them, especially if they have a hearing aid or cochlear implants.
   Generally speaking, an ALS can be used with headphones or an intermediary
   device that transmits sounds directly to hearing aids and cochlear implants
   (e.g. neckloop or streamer device). It may be uncomfortable to wear
   headphones over hearing aids but could still be an option to try. If you
   have a portable system, consider loaning it to the deaf faculty member for
   further testing.



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   It would also be helpful to know more specifics about the setting and
   how people are communicating in the setting. For example:
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      Is the deaf faculty member unable to hear student questions and
      comments from around the room as they are lecturing?
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      Are there group discussions or activities involved?
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      Are people wearing masks?



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   Is there a sound system in the classroom and if so, what does the room
   sound system look like? Is there a single microphone attached to the podium
   at the front of the room only? Are there table top or ceiling microphones
   spread throughout the room that connect to the in-room speakers? Are
   multiple microphones available to pass around the room?



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   Another option to consider discussing with the faculty is providing
   real-time speech-to-text services
   <http://www.nationaldeafcenter.org/stts> (e.g. CART, C-Print, or
   TypeWell) where they would receive real-time captions produced by a
   professional. Speech-to-text providers can be remote or in-person. A
   laptop or another device with the real-time captions can be strategically
   placed for the faculty to see.



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   Classroom management strategies can help ensure equitable access to
   communication in the room. Here are some ideas that may work in this
   environment:
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      Establish turn-taking protocols, such as passing a mic around so that
      questions and comments are easily accessible to everyone in the room.
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      Ask students to repeat themselves or re-phrase questions in a
      different way.
      -

      Set up an interactive document where questions or comments can be
      typed in realtime (e.g. Google Documents). This could also
become an option
      for communal notes for the entire class.



We would also recommend subscribing to the NDC Listserv and asking
colleagues for additional suggestions. To sign up for the listserv go to
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On Fri, Mar 25, 2022 at 11:03 AM Kluesner, Bryon <Bryon-Kluesner at utc.edu>
wrote:


> Hi all,

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> Our campus has an adjunct who has hearing loss is having difficulty

> hearing the students in the classroom. The room is not yet set up as a

> smart classroom. Does anyone have any suggestions on an amplification

> device that can be purchased for the instructor to improve/enhance the

> sound in the room so they are able to hear the students better? Or any

> other potential solution?

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>

> Thanks and have a nice weekend.

>

>

>

> Bryon

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> Bryon Kluesner RhD, ATAC

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> Adaptive Technology Coordinator

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> Disability Resource Center

>

> University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

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> 615 McCallie Ave., Dept. 2953

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> Chattanooga, TN 37403

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> 423-425-5251

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> To schedule an appointment, please click the following link:

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