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Thursday, December 5th

7:00 pm -8:30pm CST

**On-demand access available during the checkout process**

Learn how Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices can be used to support Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) students and if a DHH student is a good candidate for an AAC device.  Participants will receive tools and strategies to identify if a student is a candidate for an AAC device as well as strategies to support a student’s language development through this technology.

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Students with disabilities are guaranteed a free and appropriate public education. These students also have rights under ADA for effective communication, equal to that of their non-disabled peers. The case of Miguel Perez illustrates how th eSpecial Education referral, assessment, eligibility and IEP development process can break down when the IDEA safeguards are not heeded. We will discuss the case, lessons learned, strategies to avoid, as well as other issues that have emanated from overly inclusive practices. 

Here's what's covered:

1. Two strategies to advocate for appropriate services and placement in the eligibility and IEP meeting.

2. Pertinent components of the Perez case.

3. Three strategies a teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing can implement to avoid the Perez situation from reoccurring.

Usher Syndrome is the leading cause of Deaf blindness. According to the National Institute of Health, Usher Syndrome occurs in approximately 4 to 17 people out of 100,000. Usher Syndrome is 50% of the causes of genetic Deaf blindness. 3% to 6% of children who are born deaf and an additional 3% to 6% of children born hard of hearing will be diagnosed with Usher Syndrome. What are the common signs and symptoms of Usher Syndrome? What are the different types of Usher Syndrome? How can you support students and families in your classrooms who have been diagnosed with Usher Syndrome?

Participants will be able to:

1. Identify the three types of Usher Syndrome

2.  Identify common symptoms for Usher Syndrome

3. Compare how the 3 types of Usher Sydrome are similar and different to each other

4. Identify 3 – 5 ways to support a student and family as they navigate their way through the Usher Syndrome Diagnosis