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The data represents that, for the most recent school year for which there is available data, Iowa d/hh children account for just over 4 percent of the total students who have disabilities, and approximately .6 percent of all the students enrolled in this state. What are the ages of these children? Who are their service providers? More importantly, how are these students performing academically? Watch for upcoming newsletters or become a member to receive our newsletters! |
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In the fall of 2008, Iowa’s Coordinating Council for Hearing Services created a report for the Iowa Department of Education, Bureau of Student and Family Support Services. The report, titled, “Data on Iowa Students Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing,” was compiled from the school year 2006/2007. This is the first comprehensive report on deaf/hard of hearing students in Iowa. (The Coordinating Council‘s purpose is to examine services for children and youth who are deaf or hard of hearing and make recommendations designed to coordinate services to the State Board of Education and the Board of Regents, State of Iowa.) |
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Facts About Iowa’s Deaf and Hard Of Hearing Children |
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Date: February 2009 |
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What works for your child is what makes the choice right. |
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Co-President, Vicki Hunting, was interviewed on May 7, 2009 by Mitch Matthews at Big Dream Gathering. To hear the interview please click or copy this link: http://www.bigdreamgathering.com/2009/05/another-big-dream-gathering-podcast-with-vicki-hunting.html
“Big Dream Gathering is a safe place for BIG dreams... little dreams... and everything in between. At the Big Dream Gathering... you'll have the chance to come... remember your dreams... think about 'em... and write 'em down.” -BDG Web Site To learn more about Big Dream Gathering, visit their webpage at: www.bigdreamgathering.com/
Vicki and Mitch met at an University Alumni Network Luncheon. |
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There are now several rear-window captioned theater’s in Iowa and Omaha. Please check out MoPix for more information about rear-window captioning at http://ncam.wgbh.org/mopix/.
Here is a list of theaters in the surrounding areas: Carmike Wynnsong 16 Johnston, IA Auditorium 8
Marcus College Square Theatre Cedar Falls, IA Auditorium 4
National Amusements Showcase Cinemas Davenport Davenport, IA Auditorium 11
AMC Oak View Plaza 24 Omaha, NE Auditorium 20
For a more detailed list of theaters around the US click here. |
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The following is a word document which briefly summarizes Susan Hagarty’s trip to the National EHDI Conference in March 2009.
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Here is a sneak preview of what our Winter 2009 Iowa Hands & Voices Newsletter will look like. Become a Member to begin receiving yours quarterly. |