My Advocacy

TRANSITIONS & LAWS

Knowledge of U.S. laws and rights (ADA, 504, IDEA, Provincial School Acts, etc)
How do you describe a successful transition?
Diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and access (DEIBA) → what policies are in place to support your equity, inclusion and access? Advisors will be sensitive to these discussions.
What do you need to feel confident and comfortable when you transition to a new school or new grade?
Have you researched job requirements relative to hearing and communication?
Have you considered what jobs may be best suited to you and your hearing needs?
If attending a post-secondary institution:
- What is the Office of Accessibility/Disability or Student Support Services?
- Do you know how to contact them?
- When should you make an appointment to discuss your learning/communication needs?
- Do you know what accommodations to request?
- What do you need to do so? (e.g. copy of IEP/IPP)
- What do you do if you are denied accommodations?
If transitioning to a work environment:
- Are you familiar with a Rehabilitation Counselor to help you become educated about your rights and protections (United States)?
- Have you made contact with a Rehabilitation Counselor to help identify education and job training needed for a specific job path?
- What are the accommodations you will require to meet your job expectations?
- Who do you ask for these accommodations?
- What do you do if you are denied accommodations?

Have you connected with another individual who attends your post-secondary institution? Or is in a similar job? With or without hearing loss?
What questions would be helpful for you to have answers to?