American Sign Language professors discussed ways in which deaf and hard of hearing students can get involved on campus at the Julius Glickman Conference Center on Wednesday.The event, which was the second annual meet-and-greet for deaf and hard of hearing students, takes place in September, which holds Deaf Awareness Week.According to linguistics lecturer David Simmons, there… Read More Deaf, hard of hearing students find opportunities to get involved

Sun Prairie Area School District educators Kathy Nett and Tara Bierman have been honored for their work with district students who are deaf/hard of hearing.The honors were presented at the Wisconsin Educational Services Program Deaf and Hard of Hearing Conference held in March, during which Sun Prairie educator Kathy Nett was named Teacher of the… Read More Sun Prairie teachers honored at conference for deaf, hard of hearing

The St. Cloud Morning Optimist Club sponsored a communication contest for the deaf and hard of hearing March 26.The contest was open to any K-12 student from Central Minnesota who has a hearing loss of 40 decibels or more.Participants prepared a 4-5 minute speech on the topic, “How My Passions Impact the World.”Charles Hamel of… Read More Optimist Club sponsors contest for deaf, hard of hearing

The St. Cloud Morning Optimist Club sponsored a communication contest for the deaf and hard of hearing March 26.The contest was open to any K-12 student from Central Minnesota who has a hearing loss of 40 decibels or more.Participants prepared a 4-5 minute speech on the topic, “How My Passions Impact the World.”Charles Hamel of… Read More Optimist Club sponsors contest for deaf, hard of hearing