Self-Advocacy Scenarios (Problems and Solutions) DHH Students

Problem: My hearing aid/cochlear implant fell off during recess or P.E. class.

What is the solution?

• Raise your hand and politely ask your teacher to mute the FM.

• Say: "That is my hearing aid/cochlear implant. It helps me hear."

• Tell a teacher so you can find your missing equipment fast.

• Change my battery.

Problem: My teacher forgot to mute the FM during independent work.

What is the solution?

• Do nothing.

• Raise your hand and politely ask her to mute the FM.

• Change my battery.

• Put your head down on the desk.

Problem: My teacher forgot to turn on the FM. What is the solution?

• Raise your hand and politely ask your teacher to turn on the FM.

• Do nothing.

• Search for your missing equipment.

• Put your head down on the desk.

Problem: The teacher faces the board with her back turned while talking. You cannot understand what she is saying. What is the solution?

• Do nothing.

• Politely ask her to face forward and repeat what she said.

• Change the battery.

• Erase the answer on your paper.

Problem: You are in group work during class. It is hard for you to hear your group members. What is the solution?

• Do nothing.

• Put your head down.

• Put your FM in the middle of the group. Ask your group members to speak one at a time.

• Stop working with the group.

Problem: The air conditioning or fan in the room is loud and you cannot pay attention. What is the solution?

• Change your battery.

• Erase your answer.

• Do nothing.

• Politely ask the teacher to move your seat away from the air conditioning or fan.

Problem: It is hard to understand videos shown in class. What is the solution?

• Do nothing.

• Politely ask your teacher to use closed captions.

• Put my head down and not watch the video.

• Go sharpen your pencil.

Problem: It is hard to hear and understand other students when they answer questions during class. What is the solution?

• Put your head down on the desk.

• Do nothing.

• Politely ask your teacher to repeat what the students say.

• Search in your bookbag for your homework.

Problem: It is hard for you to hear because of noise in the hallway. What is the solution?

• Do nothing.

• Politely ask your teacher to close the door or move your seat.

• Whisper something to your friend about recess.

• Put your head down on the desk.

Problem: It is hard to hear the morning announcements. What is the solution?

• Politely ask your teacher to repeat important announcements or write important announcements down on paper for you.

• Do nothing.

• Put your head down.

• Get your favorite candy out of your bookbag to share with your friend.