Education
It is sometimes necessary for students who are Deaf or hard of hearing to take advantage of accommodations so that they can fully access their education. Some of these accommodations may include:
- Preferential Classroom Seating
- Note-takers
- Assistive Listening Devices
- Interpreters
- Captions
- Speech Therapy
- Instruction using sign language
For information on early intervention, please refer to:
Maryland Governor’s Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Resources
Directories
Virtual Directory NEW!
Policies & Resource Guides
Resource Guide: Individualized Education Plans – coming soon
Resource Guide: Early Hearing Detection and Intervention
Policy: Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Advisory Council Motion on Language Deprivation
Community Resources
Local
Maryland State Department of Education (State of Maryland)
- Maryland Statewide Individualized Education Program (IEP) Process Guide
- Maryland Infants and Toddlers Program (State of Maryland)
- Maryland Hearing Aid Loan Bank (State of Maryland)
Maryland School for the Deaf (State of Maryland)
Parent Connections: A Program for Families of Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Maryland Learning Links
Maryland Hand to Voices
Out of State
Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center
pepnet 2: For Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students
Center for Parent Information and Resources
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
- Tips to Help Your Child Fill Out the FAFSA
- Helping Your Student Plan for College and a Career
- Resources for Students with Disabilities
BestColleges.com: Resources for Students with Disabilities
CollegeChoice.net: College Resources for Students with Disabilities, The Ultimate Guide
EduBirdie.com: List of Helpful Resources for Students with Disabilities