Education

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Many deaf or hard of hearing children do not have access to appropriate public education. Direct and uninhibited language and communication access to the curriculum, and all facets of the schooling experience are essential for a deaf or hard of hearing child to achieve equality of opportunity and an appropriate education.

Policy-makers, school administrators, parents and others must be reminded about the importance of providing equal educational opportunities for deaf and hard of hearing children.

Colleges, universities and other post-secondary programs are also required to make their programs accessible to their deaf and hard of hearing students.  Access is an individualized process and can be realized in a variety of ways.

(Adapted from the National Association of the Deaf website).