The interpreter should be placed close to the instructor, or between the instructor and the student, so the student can watch both the signing and the body language of the instructor. During lectures, students with hearing impairments often need to have the instructor's speech amplified so that they can hear. Some students may ask the instructor to wear a small wireless FM microphone that is compatible with their hearing aids. Other students may need to audiotape lectures so that they can play the tape back at a higher volume. Technology is available to make telephone communication available to individuals with hearing impairments.
Some students can use a regular telephone if it has a volume control.
Disabilities Program and the Office of the Director of Affirmative Action, Compliance and Diversity. In addition, we gratefully acknowledge the permission of Calhoun Community College to adapt material from their handbook for inclusion here. Any errors or omissions are ours.