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SUMMARY:Special Session on Sign Language Access for Deaf Children, facilitated b
y Nicholas Mastromatteo and Shasta Dreese
DESCRIPTION:Cochlear Implants\, Hearing Aids\, and Language Access: Bala
ncing Technology\, Culture\, and Ethics\n\nCochlear implants (CIs) and h
earing aids are essential assistive devices for individuals with hearing
loss\; however\, they present challenges concerning language access. Th
is presentation examines the relationship between CIs\, hearing aids\, a
nd language acquisition while emphasizing the significance of American S
ign Language (ASL). It also investigates disparities in access to CIs an
d rehabilitation services and incorporates perspectives from the Deaf co
mmunity regarding cultural identity and communication rights. Ethical co
nsiderations related to the decision-making process for pediatric CI rec
ipients are also explored. The primary goal is to promote strategies tha
t enhance language accessibility for individuals with hearing loss.\n\nF
or more details: https://events.la.psu.edu/event/special-session-on-sign
-language-access-for-deaf-children-facilitated-by-nicholas-mastromatteo-
and-shasta-dreese/
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nts, Hearing Aids, and Language Access: Balancing Technology, Culture, a
nd Ethics
Cochlear implants (CIs) and hearing aids are essential
assistive devices for individuals with hearing loss; however, they prese
nt challenges concerning language access. This presentation examines the
relationship between CIs, hearing aids, and language acquisition while
emphasizing the significance of American Sign Language (ASL). It also in
vestigates disparities in access to CIs and rehabilitation services and
incorporates perspectives from the Deaf community regarding cultural ide
ntity and communication rights. Ethical considerations related to the de
cision-making process for pediatric CI recipients are also explored. The
primary goal is to promote strategies that enhance language accessibili
ty for individuals with hearing loss.
For more details: https://events.la.psu.edu/event/special-session-on-sign-language-acces
s-for-deaf-children-facilitated-by-nicholas-mastromatteo-and-shasta-dree
se/
LOCATION:102 Foster Auditorium, Paterno Library
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