Setting the scene…

Group Task

• Split into 4 groups (see colour of badge for group)

• Demonstration that “One size does not fit all”• Discuss the 4 students and decide what

support/equipment you think should be put in place considering their background.

• Consider the ‘what ifs’?

Tom (40)

• Film and TV production Course• Hearing aid user• Says he can lip-read perfectly• Uses speech• Acquired Hearing loss through

illness 6 years ago. Lost his job shortly after.

What if?•Student is on a different course? (heavy timetable?)•Student is shy and not confident?•Course involves a placement, visit abroad or field trip?•Live on campus or at home?

Lei (18)

• Sports Science Course• Severely deaf • Oral from birth• Bilateral• Chinese mother tongue

What if?•Student is on a different course? (heavy timetable?)•Student is shy and not confident?•Course involves a placement, visit abroad or field trip?•Live on campus or at home?

Rose (25)

• Social Work Course (heavy timetable)

• Deaf at 15• Cochlear implant

What if?•Student is on a different course? (heavy timetable?)•Student is shy and not confident?•Course involves a placement, visit abroad or field trip?•Live on campus or at home?

Junail (19)

• Computer Gaming Course• Profoundly Deaf BSL user• Deaf from birth (congenital)• Attended deaf school until 18

What if?•Student is on a different course? (heavy timetable?)•Student is shy and not confident?•Course involves a placement, visit abroad or field trip?•Live on campus or at home?