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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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.
• 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.
Hearing Loss
Simulations:
• MILD
• MODERATE
• SEVERE
• PROFOUND
• *cochlear implants
Manitoba Deaf and Hard of Hearing Unit Support Services
• OUTREACH TEAM
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• MANITOBA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
Outreach Team
Education Consultants
Educational Interpreter Consultant
Outreach Facilitators
Education/ASL
Consultant
ASL Assistant
ASL/English
Interpreter
Manager
Coordinator
Outreach Team Goals:
o information so families and schools can make informed decisions
o support (educational, social, and linguistic) to all DHH students in the province based on need
o positive PR - establish a strong, positive partnership province-wide
Family Outreach
Family Outreach
B.L.A.S.T.Teen ForumGet Together
Activities
B.L.A.S.T.Teen ForumGet Together
Activities
Consultants of the Deaf
and Hard of Hearing
Consultants of the Deaf
and Hard of Hearing
Educational Interpreting Consultant
Educational Interpreting Consultant
NetworkingNetworkingLiaison to Aboriginal Education
Liaison to Aboriginal Education
EducationSchoolsFamilies
Professionals
EducationSchoolsFamilies
Professionals
ASL Teaching/TutoringStudents
StaffFamilies
ASL Teaching/TutoringStudents
StaffFamilies
CCCEarly Years
Children
CCCEarly Years
Children
VisitorsVisitors
Public Relations
Workshops Displays
Public Relations
Workshops Displays
Videoconferencing
Videoconferencing
Outreach Services
Outreach Services
Information/Referrals
Manitoba Education DHH Services Websitehttp://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
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
