Assistive Technology (AT), Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM)

• What resources are there for emergency preparedness for students who are D/HH? How does a school handle safety concerns for students who are D/HH when they are away from communication sources (e.g., in the bathroom, in the hallway, etc.)?
   
• Who is responsible for ensuring that a student’s hearing assistive technology (HAT) is working properly?
   
• Which ASL dictionary is recommended for everyday use, math, science, state assessments (e.g., Florida Standards Assessments), etc.?
   
• Where can I find ASL stories and other ASL media?
   
• What accommodations are available to make a foreign language class accessible for students who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH)?
   
• What kind of facemasks are accessible for people who are D/HH?

Hearing Assistive Technology (HAT) FAQs

• Is there a timeline for replacement of amplification equipment?
   
• Are school districts responsible for mapping (or programming) a student’s cochlear implant?
   
• Do I have to use the microphone?
   
• Is the school responsible for replacing hearing aid batteries, batteries for FMs, etc?
   
• Can a student who is deaf/hard of hearing take their school-provided hearing assistive technology (e.g. FM system, hearing aids, etc.) home?
   
• Are there financial assistance programs for families to help with purchasing home hearing assistive technology (HAT)?
   

Testing & Assessment

• Can students who are D/HH access or be assessed via i-Ready? What are the alternatives to inaccessible assessments?
   
• Is a functional listening evaluation required for students who are deaf or hard of hearing (D/HH) to complete the Florida Communication Plan and/or Individual Education Plan (IEP)?
   
• Which ASL dictionary is recommended for everyday use, math, science, state assessments (e.g., Florida Standards Assessments), etc.?

• What is the least restrictive environment (LRE) for students who are D/HH?
   
• Are schools required to provide an interpreter for extracurricular activities?
   
• What is “Placement” and what are placement options for students who are D/HH?
   
• Who decides the student’s placement?
   
• Is a functional listening evaluation required for students who are deaf or hard of hearing (D/HH) to complete the Florida Communication Plan and/or Individual Education Plan (IEP)?
   
• Are there resources to help me study for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing K-12 Certification Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE)?
   
• If a child is academically successful, or has straight A’s, can they still be found eligible for a Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) program?

• What are some resources for explaining puberty to a child who is deaf/hard of hearing?
   
• If a child is academically successful, or has straight A’s, can they still be found eligible for a Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) program?

• Where can I find a list of certified Listening and Spoken Language Specialists (LSLS) in Florida?
   
• Are there financial assistance programs for families to help with purchasing home hearing assistive technology (HAT)?
   
• What scholarships are available for students who are deaf/hard of hearing?
   
• What summer camp options are there for children who are deaf/hard of hearing?
   
• Where can I find ASL stories and other ASL media?