Handbook to service the deaf and hard of hearing : a bridge to accessibility /

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...

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Detalhes bibliográficos
Autor principal: Adams, John W., 1956-
Outros Autores: Rohring, Pamela S.
Formato: Licensed eBooks
Idioma:inglês
Publicado em: Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier Academic Press, ©2004.
Acesso em linha:https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=117200
Sumário:
  • Introduction to being deaf or hard of hearing
  • Worlds collide : growing up with a hearing loss
  • Language differences and communication issues
  • Deaf culture or condition?
  • Issues from the past, issues for the millennium : the professionals' perspectives
  • Best practices when communicating with deaf and hard of hearing people.