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Ask Abbey: Engaging Learners Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing Through Music, Art, and Gym (Full Series)

This multi-part learning series is designed to provide practical, easy-to-use strategies on how to include learners who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing (D/HH) in gym, art, and music. Also incorporated are considerations to ensure each learner is safe, engaged, and challenged.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify three strategies to create safety during physical activities.
  • Name at least two strategies to improve communication and inclusion during physical activities.
  • Name two considerations when conducting activities outdoors.
  • Name three strategies for communication during art activities.
  • Identify safety considerations related to hearing assistive technology.
  • Describe seating and lighting considerations for the creative learning environment.
  • Identify factors that impact use of assistive listening devices on how music sounds.
  • Name two musicians/singers who are deaf/hard of hearing.
  • Describe how to design or adapt common music moments within the school for greater accessibility.
Estimated Time to Complete: 1 1/2 hours

Presenter:

  • Abbey Weaver, Itinerant Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Southern Ohio Educational Service Center/Hopewell Center Region 14. Abbey Weaver began working with Southern Ohio Educational Service Center/Hopewell Center Region 14 in 2003 as an itinerant teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. She is also the Team Leader for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing department. She supervises itinerant teachers, educational interpreters, language facilitators, and an audiologist. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Deaf Education from Kent State University. In addition, she has a master’s degree in reading from Xavier University. She works with a variety of individuals in various schools located in Adams, Brown, Clinton, Fayette, and Highland Counties.

Various organizations have approved modules and webinars in the Learning Hub for continuing education credit.

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Locked Pre-Assessment Locked Ask Abbey: Engaging Learners Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing Through Music, Art, and Gym Locked Let’s Play Together: Gym and Sports at School Locked Creating Art Locked Making Music Locked Post-Assessment Locked Survey