Education & Work
This section explores hearing support at school, college and work. This includes helpful advice from Teachers of the Deaf and other professionals. Families can learn about how communication can be supported along the way. It also shares practical ideas to help children and young people feel confident in different settings.
Click the YouTube icon on each video to view the description and question timestamps.
Hearing in school from a young person - Alkyoni
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Alkyoni shares that speaking up for yourself can help you get the support you need at school, like sitting near the front to hear better.
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Let your teachers know what helps you learn, and don’t be afraid to ask for what you need.
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Alkyoni shares her experiences of working with her Teachers of the Deaf.
Children & Young People
A young person's experience of hearing in school scenarios - Isaac
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Hearing needs can change and different options may be explored over time.
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Hearing implants can support communication in everyday situations.
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Her experience of having a hearing loss led her to work in audiology.
Parents & Families
Parent and child thoughts on School and Teacher of the Deaf (ToD) – Isaac & Tammy
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A Teacher of the Deaf can support you at school and help you access the learning and resources you need.
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Tell your teachers what helps you hear and learn best, and ask for support when you need it.
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Meeting other deaf young people through school groups and events can help you feel connected with others.
Parent reflections on: Support from a Teacher of the Deaf (ToD)
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Tina and Zoe share their experience of having a Teacher of the Deaf to support thier children at school.
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How regular visits help teachers understand a child’s hearing needs and provide the right support.
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Why parents recommend taking up support from a Teacher of the Deaf, even when a child seems to be managing well.
Interview and current job hearing support - Katie
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Katie shares that microtia and hearing loss do not have to stop you pursuing a career you love, with the right support and adjustments in place.
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Don't be afraid to tell your employer what helps you from the workspace to interviews.
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Katie shares that confidence grows over time and sharing your experiences can help educate others.
Adults
Tips and experiences of hearing at work - Bethan
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Bethan shares that being open about your hearing needs at work can help colleagues understand how best to support you.
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Asking for reasonable adjustments is not a weakness.
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Working together to support each other can help create a more understanding and inclusive team.
From a Professional
The role of Teacher of the Deaf who works in Audiology - Emily
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Emily is a Teacher of the Deaf who works in a hospital who helps families explore hearing devices.
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Small changes at home, like turning down background noise, can make listening easier.
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Emily explains why regular hearing check-ups are important.
Advice from an Audiologist working in an Implant Centre- Marsha
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Marsha shares that listening with one-sided hearing loss can be tiring, so sitting in the right place in class can help.
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Talk to your teachers about what helps you hear better, especially in noisy places.
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Learn how to look after your hearing device and tell someone if it is not working properly.
Advice from charity Changing Faces for school and work – Caroline
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Caroline shares how schools can help children understand visible differences to inclusive environment.
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She shares advice on how teachers can support children with a visible difference and deal with bullying.
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Caroline also shares how Changing Faces helps people feel more confident about their visible difference at work.
Accessing hearing support at university and in the workplace - Hana
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Hana shares the importance of contacting your university or employer early to discuss the hearing support you need.
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Adjustments such as captions or specialist equipment can help make studying and working easier.
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Keep a record of the support agreed and ask for changes if your needs change.
Additional Resources
For more information and support, please
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