Students with hearing losses often undergo a period of adjustment with new class members. Demonstrations of FM auditory equipment and inservices regarding hearing loss can be presented to any grade level. Specific topics may be scheduled upon individual requests. As an approved PDP provider in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Willie Ross School presents certificates to participants who have successfully completed the training sessions. These classes are open to the public and to the families of our students.
Registration is held at the main campus or through the mail.
Corporations, agencies and schools can arrange to have Total Communication classes provided at their location by a sign language instructor from our faculty. An essential aspect of programming for deaf and hard of hearing students is the evaluation of the need for interpreting services, in both oral and Total Communication modes. Training in this regard, as well as supervision of the educational interpreters at public school sites, is available upon request. They are available for public presentations and demonstrations. The Outreach and Community-based Programs Division is staffed by credentialed and licensed professionals who are available to work on site with schools, agencies and corporations on matters regarding deaf and hard of hearing individuals.