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Visible Role Models Can Transform Perceptions
The ETBI.ie Summer newsletter has an article from IDK’s Caroline Carswell, describing how ‘ proactive role models with disability are needed across the EU as advisors to the government, the semi-state and private sectors. ’ Read: Visible Role Models Can Transform Perceptions Of Ability Too often, parent instinct is to overprotect children with disability, meaning positive role
Educational Supports Ensure A Diverse Workforce
Dublin’s Southside People newspaper (July 6th edition) mentions how a young deaf pupil at a Dublin school is at risk of losing her classroom SNA (special needs assistant), if the current SNA-funding crisis is not resolved. Parents’ pain at special needs education cuts This Wednesday (July 13th), the Dail Technical Committee is meeting to dedicate their
Advice On FM Systems ‘Versus’ Soundfields
One of Sound Advice’s most-received questions is, “Which system is better for a deaf child to use at creche/school, a (personal) FM system, or a soundfield?” This article, “FM Systems ‘versus’ Soundfields“, from the American Speech-Hearing Association (ASHA), gives great insights into the pros/cons of each. Follow the links below to establish how your child
Tax Reliefs For Parents/Families of Deaf Children
Parents often ask Sound Advice, “what tax reliefs am I entitled to, in respect of my child’s hearing?”. Here are two factsheets for your review and reference. For clarity, two factsheets were created for families with deaf children: Tax relief on equipment & services (PDF file) Tax relief on medical expenses (PDF file) Check with
eBook: Teaching A Deaf Child To Hear And Speak
Edited by Caroline Carswell