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"I interviewed Emily Price via email; she currently serves on the Davis School District school board where my kids attend school. I asked her questions related to Deaf and hard of hearing students and interpreters. My questions focused on what the school district provides to ensure effective communication.
1. Does Davis School District provide services for Deaf students? What services must they provide for effective communication to students with hearing loss?
Yes, we have an entire staff of Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, totaling 7. Any student that comes to DSD with a hearing loss is assigned to one of the teachers. Generally, students will have an IEP, and some have a 504 plan. Our teachers are specifically trained to teach visually impaired and hard of hearing students. They provide accommodation and make sure hearing aids and implants are working. They provide additional instruction if the student is having difficulty. Students that sign will have help with their sign language skills.
2. Does Davis School District hire American Sign Language Interpreters for Deaf students?
Yes, we work with a contract agency, and they provide the interpreters.
3. What factors does Davis School District consider in determining what services or aids are necessary to afford qualified students with disabilities (specifically hearing loss) an equal opportunity to participate in, and enjoy the benefits of, the public school’s services, programs, or activities?
DSD makes sure students have access to curriculum and helps them get what they need. The services include types of instruction, accommodations, and support so they can learn at their grade level. Accommodations include classroom audio/visual systems, teachers using amplification microphones, placement in classrooms so students can hear and see better, visual prompts, etc.
4. Does Davis School District require an individual with hearing loss to bring another person to interpret to facilitate communication? Or do they rely on a person who accompanies the individual with hearing loss?
No, we provide that.
5. How does a parent request services for a child with hearing loss? Can the request be made as part of the IEP process, or must it be made through a separate process?
Parents need to let the school know. The District Audiologist will be contacted and determine what types of services and accommodation need to be provided.
6. Are there any local events in Davis School District that directly support Deaf students and encourage equal access to communication?
No, however the deaf community is very active in the county. They have a lot of activities available with the Utah School for the Deaf and Blind. Our teachers like to participate in those activities. We work a lot with the Utah School for the Deaf and Blind. Providing activities for students is an area we could improve on.
7. Where can a parent get more information about the services available, specifically issues related to Deaf students and interpreters?
Go to the Special Education Department in the District. Taya Johnson is specifically over deaf and hearing-impaired students.
Community Partner Report
Community Partner Report
My community partner is the Utah Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (UTRID).
The UTRID website guided my search to find out about the Utah Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.
The mission of UTRID is to initiate, sponsor, promote and execute policies and activities that further the profession of interpretation of American Sign Language and English and the transliteration of English.
UTRID provides the foundation needed to sustain careers while ensuring quality service to the Deaf community.
UTRID is committed to providing essential professional development opportunities for certified interpreters and future interpreters. This service is crucial in the Deaf community because equal access to communication is a right.
UTRID does not and shall not discriminate based on race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.
Utah law requires an individual to hold a state or national certification to provide ASL interpretation services in the state. UTRID supports the policies, procedures, and commitment of Utah to ensure people with significant hearing loss the opportunities of inclusion. These polices are designed to achieve the provision of quality interpreter services and founded on the philosophy that all individuals have the right to a barrier-free environment that allows maximum participation in society based on capabilities, not limitations.
I see myself becoming involved with UTRID because I want to become the best interpreter I can be! UTRID offers workshops CEU’s, employment opportunities, street leverage presentations, Utah certification opportunities and maintenance and more! I intend to maintain my membership with UTRID.
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