Specialist teacher information
Specialist support teachers provide a vital service within schools for students who are Deaf or have a hearing impairment. There are a range of organisations and interactive hubs which are valuable for teachers working with Deaf or hearing impaired students.
The Renwick Hub, developed by the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind (RIDBC) Renwick Centre is a collaborative space for teachers of students with special needs. The hub is designed for educators to share resources and join like-minded groups of interest. There is a specific Classroom Access Project page within the hub, which is available to the public.
The Hearing Hub is a hub for research on hearing impairment and associated language and speech conditions, developed by Macquarie University. It combines research teams from Macquarie University, other major research organisations, Cochlear Ltd. and related not-for-profit organisations. It is intended to be completed in 2012.
The HEARing Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) has a focus on research concerning methods of preventing and remediating hearing loss. It offers opportunities for postgraduate students and professional education events such as Cochlear Implant Training Workshops. The website also offers extensive information about the research currently taking place at the centre.
Cochlear Australiais focused on the use of Cochlear assistive hearing devices. Their website contains a range of specific information about these products, as well as general information about hearing loss in both children and adults. There are also suggested places to access support, including the Cochlear Awareness Network.
Hands and Voices is an American not-for-profit organisation, focused on the needs of children with a hearing impairment. This page contains a range of valuable resources specifically for teachers who work with students with a hearing impairment.
This Itinerant Connection website from the United States contains detailed information on hearing loss and inclusion tips for Itinerant Teachers of the Deaf. The main Itinerant Connection website also has a number of links to further helpful sites for these teachers.
This Deaf/Hard of Hearing Meeting Place is an American blog-like website which is designed as a collaborative space for hearing support teachers. It contains a wide variety of links to resources which can assist educators in their understanding and teaching of students who are Deaf or have a hearing impairment.
