Qualitative
Findings
Qualitative Findings: Overview
A part of the survey asked respondents to share their perspectives about the barriers preventing deaf and hard of hearing students from achieving their potential. We focused on seven barriers to better understand the respondents’ perspectives:
- Early Hearing Detection and Intervention
- Family Involvement and Support
- Lack of Understanding
- Language and Communication
- Literacies
- Resources
- Students with Disabilities
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI)
EHDI plays an important role in the lives of deaf and hard of hearing children and their families. It is often the first step for families to receive services to support their child.
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Family Involvement and Support
Different systems influence family involvement and support, and how families and professionals work together can affect how they support deaf and hard of hearing children.
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Lack of Understanding
What people understand or do not understand about deaf and hard of hearing people influences how they interact and support deaf and hard of hearing children and adults.
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Language and Communication
Language and communication are a daily part of the lives of deaf and hard of hearing children and their families as well as that of the professionals who work with them.
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Literacies
Deaf and hard of hearing students’ literacy skills including academic, reading, and writing academics are affected by people in their lives, different deaf educational factors, perspectives and partnerships.
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Resources
Families need resources to support their deaf and hard of hearing children, and professionals need resources to support these families.
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Students with Disabilities
Deaf and hard of hearing students with disabilities have unique challenges and needs. It is important to understand what these are and what resources families and professionals need to support these children.
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