CD-ROMs

Making the Move (CD-ROM) is a multimedia interactive resource that has been produced in conjunction with Deaf Children Australia and SensWide Services (now part of Vicdeaf). This resource is intended for young adults who are deaf and hard of hearing. This resource provides them with information on a range of issues affecting young people. Topics include: Employment, Study and Living away from home.

DVDs

Notetaking for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students: An Introduction. Notetakers are an essential part of access support for deaf and hard of hearing students in the classroom. However, there is more to notetaking than just "taking notes", and the difference between good and bad notetaking can critically impact on the educational outcomes for the student.

This DVD provides an introduction to some of the issues of which notetakers need to be aware, and offers tips on writing effective notes.

Navigating TAFE: A Guide for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students is an interactive DVD produced by the Centre of Excellence for Students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. It is a guide to studying at TAFE in Victoria and is told through real life stories from deaf and hard of hearing students. It also includes information for teachers and discusses the personal experinece of a TAFE teacher who has a deaf student in class. To watch the video segments online, visit the Navigating TAFE page.

These resources are distributed free of charge within Victoria (depending on availability). If you would like a copy of either of these resources, please contact staff at the Centre of Excellence for Students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.