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Student Services Unit

Student Services Unit. Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services 2010-2011. The Deaf and hard of hearing population in Manitoba. 10% of the population has a hearing loss that affects daily life.

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Student Services Unit

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  1. Student Services Unit Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services 2010-2011

  2. The Deaf and hard of hearing population in Manitoba • 10% of the population has a hearing loss that affects daily life. • Total # of students with a hearing loss has increased 43% in the past five years (of this there’s a 93% increase in MH D/HH and 23% in D/HH). • Total # of students with a hearing loss who are eligible for special needs funding is around 400 with that number at least double when including students with mild/moderate/unilateral losses.

  3. Hearing Loss Simulations: • MILD • MODERATE • SEVERE • PROFOUND • *cochlear implants

  4. Manitoba Deaf and Hard of Hearing Unit Support Services • OUTREACH TEAM + • MANITOBA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

  5. Coordinator Outreach Team Manager Outreach Facilitators Education Consultants Educational Interpreter Consultant Education/ ASL Consultant ASL Assistant ASL/ English Interpreter

  6. Outreach Team Goals: • information so families and schools can make informed decisions • support (educational, social, and linguistic) to all DHH students in the province based on need • positive PR - establish a strong, positive partnership province-wide

  7. Information/Referrals Manitoba Education DHH Services Website http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/dhh/index.html * Calendar of events (attached) * Educator’sResource Guide: Supporting Students who are Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing • Consultant Referral Form • Outreach Referral Form

  8. Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. -Helen Keller Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence. -Helen Keller

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