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Weaving Common Threads and Diversity Among
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Adolescents
Crowne Plaza St. Louis – Clayton
St. Louis, MO
October 5-8, 2008
Goal of the Conference
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Adolescents are diverse. Their diversity is represented not only through multiculturalism and ethnicity but in their communication styles, interests, and academic skills. The education system must address the needs of an increasing number of students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and an increasing number of students utilizing cochlear implants and diverse communication styles.
Designed to increase participant’s awareness of multicultural issues as well as advances in technology and effective classroom teaching practices, this conference will allow the opportunity for education professionals to network and increase awareness of new programs and practices.
The Gallaudet University Regional Centers, in collaboration with the
University of Arkansas Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Persons who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and
ADARA, are planning this conference to enhance the educational experience of deaf and hard of hearing teenagers and to assist them in developing autonomy and self-determination.
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