Project START

Technology for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

T.K. Martin Center for Technology and Disability - MS State

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

February 29, 2000

This workshop has been developed to provide an overview of assistive devices for persons with hearing impairments. The workshop facilitator is Dr. Gary McFayden, of the T.K. Martin Center at Mississippi State.

Topics to be covered include:

• Anatomy of the Human Ear

• Types and measurements of hearing losses

• Hearing Aids - what they can and cannot do

• Assistive Devices for Hearing Impairment

• Assistive Devices for Deafness

• Tips for communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing difficulty

• ADA Auxiliary Aids and Services

There is no fee for this workshop, but seating is limited and preregistration is required. To register call the Project START office in Jackson at (800) 852-8328. Parking permits will be issued from the front desk at the T.K. Martin Center for nearby on-campus parking.