For Parents & High School Counselors

 
   What are the responsibilities of a student who is Deaf and/or
   Hard-of-Hearing?
   A student who is Deaf and/or Hard-of-Hearing is responsible for requesting
   academic accommodations through the Program for Deaf Adults (PDA).
   PDA will provide academic support services with an audiogram documentation
   of student’s hearing loss.

   Can I request accommodation for my child?
   All requests for academic accommodations must come directly from the
   student.

   Can I speak with my child’s counselor with regard to his or her
   situation?
   According to Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the student
   would have to sign a release form to share information about his or her case
   with his or her parent/s or High School Guidance Counselor. Note: the release
   cannot be a blanket release for the student’s entire college career.

   Since the student is now in charge of his or her educational planning,
   what are some self-advocacy skills he or she should develop?
   PDA encourages parents and/or High School Guidance Counselors to work
   with student to develop self-advocacy skills by providing audiogram
   documentation to the PDA Academic Advisor and request accommodations.
   A student should learn to work collaboratively with PDA staff and professors to
   ensure his or her career success.

   Does a student have to inform LaGuardia that he or she has a hearing
   loss?
   A student with hearing loss does not have to disclose his or her hearing
   disability to LaGuardia Community College. However, a student is required to
   bring the audiogram documentation to receive accommodation services.

   Is there a charge for receiving accommodations from the Program for
   Deaf Adults?
   There is no charge for receiving services from Program for Deaf Adults.

    US Department of Education:
    "Students with Disabilites Preparing for Postsecondary Education:
    Know Your Rights and Responsibilites" 

For further questions and concerns please call (917) 832-1203 or (718) 482-5324 to schedule a meeting with the Academic Advisor.