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43) Hearing loss
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"This program from The doctor is in discusses different varieties of hearing impairment: hearing loss, tinnitus and Meniere's disease; it also demonstrates different ways in which mechanical aids, medications, and surgery can correct some problems."--Container.
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The experiences of a large metropolitan school district that studied and implemented an innovative program for mainstreamed cochlear implant students are presented on this video. The instructional cycle for mainstream collaboration is detailed and explained along with suggestions for implementation. Suggestions for classroom captioning along with an equipment list is also outlined.
48) Golden legacy
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George Allen, a deaf man without work, suddely finds himself haphazardly caught up in an older deaf man's quest for his family's long-lost treasure--gold! This adventure is replete with double-crosses, booby traps, secret passages and old bookshelves that move. Millions of dollars appear to be within their grasp, but who would you trust; could you confide in family and friends; and, how well does anyone keep a secret? It appears that the Golden...
50) Shut up and sign
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Bob Hiltermann, a deaf actor and comedian, teaches American Sign Language in a way meant to educate and entertain. Bob uses Sim-Com. Outtakes are included at the end of each video.
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This documentary illustrates how children who are deaf or hearing-impaired learn to communicate. It follows Patricia, a four-year-old child who is deaf, and her struggle to acquire language and communication skills. Early scenes of Patricia's involvement at home and at school make obvious her sense of isolation and her anger and frustration at her inability to communicate with family members, teachers, and peers. By the end of the year, as language...
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The hearing children of parents with a hearing impairment inhabit a unique culture: men and women who do not quite belong to either of the worlds between which they are the only true bridge. Many are members of CODA [Children of Deaf Adults, Inc.] an international organization that focuses--primarily but not exclusively--on helping hearing children of deaf adults address their bicultural identity, and help the larger society better understand both...
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Features a panel of five professors from various postsecondary institutions who share their experiences and insights with other faculty members regarding principles, strategies, and thoughts on effective pedagogy to integrate students who are deaf or hard of hearing into mainstream classrooms. Issues discussed include, encouraging classroom participiation, making in-class accomodations, and teaching though a sign language interpreter.
58) The Collectors
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Van has always been an outsider. He’s hard of hearing, collects trinkets, and lives with his single mother—an opera singer with a huge personality. Then one day, Van notices a girl stealing pennies from a fountain, and everything changes. He follows the girl, Pebble, and uncovers an underground society full of wishes and the people who collect them. Not all wishes are good and even good wishes often have unintended consequences, and the Collectors...
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