| People who have
Usher Syndrome in a learning situation |
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To improve classroom and lecture facilities for
people who have Usher Syndrome so that they can fully participate in a learning
situation. |
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Retinitis Pigmentosa restricts the field of
vision. Students should choose where they sit in order to make best use of
vision. A loop system may help any residual hearing. Consult the Student.
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The distance which each member of the group can
see signing will vary. Seating should be adjusted accordingly. |
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The Student should have his/her back to the
light, which should shine on the speaker. Retinitis Pigmentosa can cause
sensitivity to light and students might prefer softer lighting. |
Sign Language users will have difficulty watching an
interpreter AND looking at OHP/Blackboard/TV/etc. Provision should be made for
the student to have diagrams/information on paper BEFORE teaching begins; to
have access to a sub-titled video. The Blackboard is often preferred to a
Whiteboard simply because the shiny surface of the Whiteboard is distracting.
Should be provided in the necessary format.
When an interpreter is being used, or a hard of hearing
person is trying to lip-read, a plain background is preferable.
In a classroom situation care should be taken to keep
floors clear. Boxes, bags, bins become a hazard if left in a walking area.
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Did you know ...?
Deafblind
Scotland is opening an internet cafe. |
