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Effective Communication. (2010, September 15). Retrieved September 6, 2016, from https://www.ada.gov/effective-comm.htm

Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet. (2013, November 25). New World Encyclopedia, . Retrieved 02:47, September 8, 2016 from http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/p/index.php?title=Thomas_Hopkins_Gallaudet&oldid=976441.

Assistive Technolog for Individuals Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. (2014, October). Retrieved September 5, 2016, from https://www.gallaudet.edu/clerc-center/info-to-go/assistive-technology/assistive-technologies.html

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Responsibilities of Schools and other agencies

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Responsibilities of Schools and other agencies

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The ADA places responsibility for providing effective communication, including the use of interpreters, directly on covered entities. They cannot require a person to bring someone to interpret for him or her. A covered entity can rely on a companion to interpret in only two situations.

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UNI is comprised of three parts: a tablet, a smart case, and a mobile app.

Here’s what UNI does:

Translates sign language into audible speech.

Converts spoken word to written text.

Recognizes your signing.

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Visual Alerting Devices: Specially designed alarm clocks, smoke detectors, doorbells, timers, baby monitors, and phone alerting equipment are available to provide typically audible information in visual or vibratory ways. Some are designed with built-in lights or vibrators, and others adapt or connect to existing equipment.

Captioning : TVs include settings for the user to enable closed captioning of programs that offer this feature. Closed captioning is also offered on many media devices. Logos with "cc" provided in TV guides or directly within the media program (i.e. YouTube) indicate when something is closed captioned.

Real-Time Transcription:There are real-time transcription systems that provide instant translation of the spoken word into English text using a stenotype machine, notebook computer, and real-time software.

Telecommunication: Gives access to communication via text or video through current technologies. Telecommunication opportunities which have been revolutionized for the general public (e.g. texting, video chat applications for computers, smartphones, and tablets), are now equally available to enhance communication access for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.

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FM systems: With FM systems, sound is transmitted directly from a microphone worn by the person speaking to an individual at a constant volume. All individuals sitting within range of the speaker unit benefit from the amplified voice. Evidence is showing that even individuals who are not deaf or hard of hearing can reap the benefit of improved listening through sound field FM systems.

Infrared and Audio Induction Loop systems: These assistive technologies may also be used for listening in large spaces, including schools, religious institutions, and theaters. An Infrared system uses invisible light beams to carry sound to a personal receiver and can be connected directly to a personal hearing aid or cochlear implant, or sound can be transmitted to headphones or speakers.

Coupling accessories: There are many accessories for hearing aids or cochlear implants that can connect to media devices.

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There is a restaurant in Canada that employs only people who are deaf. The menu gives guests instructions on how to order using sign language.
https://signsrestaurant.ca

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Gallaudet's work helped to develop American Sign Language. ASL is a combination of the informal signs that were already in use by the deaf in America, French Sign Language, and efforts by Gallaudet and Clerc to add English grammar to some words.

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Statue of Thomas Gallaudet at the University named after him in Washington, DC

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Thomas Gallaudet co-founded the first institution for the education of the deaf in North America, and he became its first principal. When opened on April 15, 1817, it was called the "Connecticut Asylum (at Hartford) for the Education and Instruction of Deaf and Dumb Persons," but it is now known as the American School for the Deaf.

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December 10, 1787 – September 10, 1851