A Guide for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students
Natalie, a Deaf student, has just enrolled at TAFE and isn't sure what to expect. What will TAFE be like? How will she manage studying? What services are available? How will she communicate with the teachers?
Natalie talks to students and staff at TAFE to answer these questions and more.
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1. New to TAFE |
Natalie meets two current students - Nikki and Julie - who tell her about their experience at TAFE, and offer some advice. Watch video (5 mins). |
Natalie visits the DLO (Disability Liaison Officer) to find out about the role of the DLO, and what services the institute might be able to provide. Watch video (5 mins). |
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3. Legislation |
Natalie visits Cathy Clark at the Centre of Excellence for Students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing to find out about legislation. Watch video (5 mins). |
Natalie is now in class! Karen, a teacher, talks about her experience with a deaf student. Classroom scenarios show potential problems and solutions. Watch video (6 mins). |
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This segment is for hearing people, to get a sense of what different kinds of hearing loss sound like. Watch video (2 mins). |
These video segments are taken from a DVD resource produced by the Centre of Excellence for Students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing in 2008. The DVD is distributed free of charge within Victoria (depending on availability). To order, please contact the Centre of Excellence for Students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
