Audiograms and Reasonable Accommodations

Check words you may see on an audiogram.

• Decibel

• Optometry

• Hertz

• Frequency

The Left ear on the audiogram is shown as:

• Y-axis

• W-axis

• X

• O

Which of the following is the range for a mild hearing level?

• 0-10 dB

• 10-20 dB

• 30-40 dB

• 40-50dB

Which of the following is the range for a severe hearing level?

• 30-40 dB

• 40-50 dB

• 60-70 dB

• 70-90 dB

What sounds are accessible to a person with a moderate heaving level?

• t,s

• s,h

• th,f

• e,u

What sounds are NOT accessible with mild hearing level?

• n,g

• ch,sh

• t,th

• b,m

Davonte is so excited! He finished his driver’s education class and passed his driver’s license exam! Freedom!!!! He and his friends decide to go out to celebrate in the evening at his favorite restaurant. On the way to the restaurant, Davonte sees flashing lights. He remembers that he is supposed to pull over to the right side of the road. The officer approaches and speaks very quickly, but Davonte cannot understand what he is saying. He’s worried the officer will think he’s refusing to follow directions.

-What should Davonte do?

-Is there a law that assists him through this process?

-What would you do?

Your turn! 1. Write a scenario AND provide 2. and include a reasonable accommodation 3. and an example of an unreasonable accommodation.