Many students living with hearing loss are going through their university careers without the resources to hear clearly in the classroom.
In fact, of 4.6 million Americans who have a “learning disability” only 24 percent of university students say they informed their university, and only 17 percent received accommodations, according to a 2010 study by the National Center for Health Statistics.
There are various reasons for students not requesting resources, but the good news is, once students are aware of the hearing technology that could help them in the classroom, they can get the items for free!
University students with hearing loss are guaranteed to free resources, in accordance with the The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 – Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
If you are a U.S. university student with diagnosed hearing loss, follow these easy steps to get a free Roger Pen or other technologies from your school.
Here’s a Tip! The Phonak Roger technology is accessible with all hearing aids on the market! If you do not have a Phonak hearing aid, you can get the Phonak Roger Receiver to add to your current hearing aid, which would allow you to use all Roger technology.
All students with an impairment that limits “one or more major life activities,” is applicable for “appropriate educational services designed to meet the individual needs of such students to the same extent as the needs of students without disabilities are met,” according to The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 – Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
If you or your university has questions about this law, see “Frequently Asked Questions About Section 504 and the Education of Children with Disabilities.”
As a university student, you need to initiate the conversation for additional assistance. You won’t always have an advocate for your learning like you may have had in high school. This is how to take action:
Read more: 3 Tips For Deaf Teens Preparing for University
Have you used the Roger Pen or similar hearing technology at university? Let us know how you like them in the comments!
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