Joanne is Specialist for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing with the Calgary Board of Education. Her Superpower is the ability to detect an unused FM system.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) students in inclusive settings, grades 4-8, had the opportunity to meet other kids with hearing loss, some of them for the first time, for a day of fun, learning, and socializing. The Newberry Honor Book, El Deafo by Cece Bell, a humorous account of the author’s childhood experiences after losing her hearing, was the springboard for discussion. The students created comics about themselves and their hearing loss on iPads. Other fun activities were creating designs for their hearing aids and problem-solving with partners to build Lego structures. Many students commented they learned the most from the session on Responding to Teasing - “I have positive things to say when bullied.” Parents also had a day of learning with a social worker from the DHH Well-Being Program in Vancouver. One parent shared that it was an “Excellent and insightful workshop. Really enjoyed the presentations – relevant and timely.” The DHH System Team and other Learning Specialists hope this experience is a beginning, or continuation, of discussion for the students with their families on having Superpowers, being different, challenges, and amazing abilities. Joanne is Specialist for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing with the Calgary Board of Education. Her Superpower is the ability to detect an unused FM system.
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