Handbook to Service the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
A Bridge to Accessibility
- 1st Edition - September 28, 2004
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Authors: John W. Adams, Pamela Rohring
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 4 7 8 2 3 - 4
This is a handbook for readers who wish to learn more about providing services to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. It provides basic knowledge of Deaf Culture and the… Read more
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This is a handbook for readers who wish to learn more about providing services to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. It provides basic knowledge of Deaf Culture and the hard of hearing population, the aesthetics of American Sign Language, and an awareness of hearing loss and its influence on family and community life. This is a unique book in that it draws from the experiences of a Deaf (Rohring) and a hearing (Adams) author, providing a comprehensive perspective. It draws upon research and literature, from professional practice, and from anecdotal accounts. Handbook to Service the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is an essential resource for college training programs, hospitals, health care agencies, hearing and speech centers, school districts, educational agencies, and any one working with or employing deaf or hard of hearing persons.
· Chapters containing research and practical information on understanding the primary issues affecting the lives of deaf and hard of hearing people
· Unique perspectives from Deaf, hard of hearing and hearing professionals relative to such topics as language development, Deaf Culture, medical advances in technology, literature, art and drama in the Deaf Community and growing up with a hearing loss
· Illustrations and artwork presented throughout the book were created by renown deaf artists
· Recommended best practices are offered on how to provide community accessibility to deaf and hard of hearing individuals
· Resource section provides exhaustive list of books, articles, organizations, and Web sites in the areas of communication, Deaf Culture, legal rights, Deaf studies and research, educational issues, language, mental health, technology, and more
About the Authors:
John W. Adams, Ph.D., is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University and he obtained his masters and doctoral degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He is a licensed psychologist and co-founder and director of The Family Center of Western New York, a mental health clinic for Deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing individuals. He has worked with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities through research and practice for over 21 years. He is the author of You and Your Hearing Impaired Child and You and Your Deaf Child (Gallaudet University Press).
Pamela Rohring is a graduate of Gallaudet University and she obtained her masters degree from Canisius College in Deaf Education. She is the ASL and Deaf Studies specialist at the St. Mary’s School for the Deaf in Buffalo, New York. Her main areas of professional interest include Deaf Culture, teaching and the study of ASL, and child development.
· Chapters containing research and practical information on understanding the primary issues affecting the lives of deaf and hard of hearing people
· Unique perspectives from Deaf, hard of hearing and hearing professionals relative to such topics as language development, Deaf Culture, medical advances in technology, literature, art and drama in the Deaf Community and growing up with a hearing loss
· Illustrations and artwork presented throughout the book were created by renown deaf artists
· Recommended best practices are offered on how to provide community accessibility to deaf and hard of hearing individuals
· Resource section provides exhaustive list of books, articles, organizations, and Web sites in the areas of communication, Deaf Culture, legal rights, Deaf studies and research, educational issues, language, mental health, technology, and more
About the Authors:
John W. Adams, Ph.D., is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University and he obtained his masters and doctoral degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He is a licensed psychologist and co-founder and director of The Family Center of Western New York, a mental health clinic for Deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing individuals. He has worked with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities through research and practice for over 21 years. He is the author of You and Your Hearing Impaired Child and You and Your Deaf Child (Gallaudet University Press).
Pamela Rohring is a graduate of Gallaudet University and she obtained her masters degree from Canisius College in Deaf Education. She is the ASL and Deaf Studies specialist at the St. Mary’s School for the Deaf in Buffalo, New York. Her main areas of professional interest include Deaf Culture, teaching and the study of ASL, and child development.
* Resource section provides exhaustive list of books, articles, organizations, and Web sites in the areas of communication, deaf culture, deaf rights, deaf studies and research, educational issues, language issues, mental health, technology, and more
Teachers and parents of the deaf and hard of hearing; undergraduate and graduate students and practicing professionals in the areas of deaf studies, psychology, social work, audiology, and speech-language pathology
Dedication.
Acknowledgments.
Biography.
Introduction.
Introduction to Being Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
Individuals Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Prevalence.
Definition.
The Hearing Process.
Types of Hearing Loss.
Measuring Hearing Loss.
Factors of Hearing Loss Affecting Development.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing People and the Law.
The Law and Accessibility.
Conclusion.
Worlds Collide: Growing Up with a Hearing Loss.
Pamela S. Rohring, M.S.
Bernard R. Hurwitz, Esq.
Romeria Tidwell, Ph.D.
Language Differences and Communication Issues.
Gestures.
Facial Expressions.
Body Language.
Communication Types and Deaf and Hard of Hearing People.
The Total Communication Philosophy.
Bicultural and Bilingual Philosophy.
Visual Communication.
Qualified Interpreting Services.
Deaf Culture or Condition?
Medical or Audiological Perspective.
Cultural Perspective.
Deaf Community.
The Language of Deaf People.
Art and Literature.
Technology.
Issues from the Past... Issues for the Millenium: The Professionals' Perspectives.
Winfield McChord.
Bernard Bragg.
Karen Christie, Ph.D.
Patricia M. Chute, Ed.D. and Mary Ellen Nevins, Ed.D.
Robert Pollard, Ph.D.
Whose Culture Is It Anyway? (Pamela S. Rohring, M.S.: The Work of
Harlan Lane)
Catherine Morton, M.S.
Best Practices When Communicating with Deaf and Hard of Hearing People.
Setting up the Environment.
Job Interviews.
How to Request an Interpreter.
Working with Interpreters.
Getting Attention/Communicating One to One.
Meetings and Group Communication.
Communication Tips: Guidelines for Classroom Communication Among Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Hearing Participants.
Role of the Interpreter (Classroom).
Community Service Helpers.
Restaurant.
Going to the Bank.
Going to the Doctor’s Office or Hospital.
When Dealing with Safety Issues in the Workplace.
Accessibility,ADA, and You.
Resources.
References.
Appendix A.
Appendix B.
Appendix C.
Appendix D.
Appendix E.
Index.
Acknowledgments.
Biography.
Introduction.
Introduction to Being Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
Individuals Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Prevalence.
Definition.
The Hearing Process.
Types of Hearing Loss.
Measuring Hearing Loss.
Factors of Hearing Loss Affecting Development.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing People and the Law.
The Law and Accessibility.
Conclusion.
Worlds Collide: Growing Up with a Hearing Loss.
Pamela S. Rohring, M.S.
Bernard R. Hurwitz, Esq.
Romeria Tidwell, Ph.D.
Language Differences and Communication Issues.
Gestures.
Facial Expressions.
Body Language.
Communication Types and Deaf and Hard of Hearing People.
The Total Communication Philosophy.
Bicultural and Bilingual Philosophy.
Visual Communication.
Qualified Interpreting Services.
Deaf Culture or Condition?
Medical or Audiological Perspective.
Cultural Perspective.
Deaf Community.
The Language of Deaf People.
Art and Literature.
Technology.
Issues from the Past... Issues for the Millenium: The Professionals' Perspectives.
Winfield McChord.
Bernard Bragg.
Karen Christie, Ph.D.
Patricia M. Chute, Ed.D. and Mary Ellen Nevins, Ed.D.
Robert Pollard, Ph.D.
Whose Culture Is It Anyway? (Pamela S. Rohring, M.S.: The Work of
Harlan Lane)
Catherine Morton, M.S.
Best Practices When Communicating with Deaf and Hard of Hearing People.
Setting up the Environment.
Job Interviews.
How to Request an Interpreter.
Working with Interpreters.
Getting Attention/Communicating One to One.
Meetings and Group Communication.
Communication Tips: Guidelines for Classroom Communication Among Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Hearing Participants.
Role of the Interpreter (Classroom).
Community Service Helpers.
Restaurant.
Going to the Bank.
Going to the Doctor’s Office or Hospital.
When Dealing with Safety Issues in the Workplace.
Accessibility,ADA, and You.
Resources.
References.
Appendix A.
Appendix B.
Appendix C.
Appendix D.
Appendix E.
Index.
- Edition: 1
- Published: September 28, 2004
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Language: English
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John W. Adams
John W. Adams, Ph.D., is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University and he obtained his masters and doctoral degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He is a licensed psychologist and co-founder and director of The Family Center of Western New York, a mental health clinic for Deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing individuals. He has worked with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities through research and practice for over 21 years. He is the author of You and Your Hearing Impaired Child and You and Your Deaf Child (Gallaudet University Press).
Affiliations and expertise
The Family Center of Western New York, Buffalo, New York, U.S.A.PR
Pamela Rohring
Pamela Rohring is a graduate of Gallaudet University and she obtained her masters degree from Canisius College in Deaf Education. She is the Teacher of Science Education at St. Mary's School for the Daf in Buffalo, New York, and she is an ASL and Deaf Studies consultant. Her main areas of professional interest include Deaf Culture, teaching and the study of ASL, and child development.
Affiliations and expertise
St. Mary's School for the Deaf, Buffalo, New York, U.S.A.