DHH Connect

The first Video Relay Service (VRS) device for virtual communication services was premiered at the World’s Fair in 1964. From then and through the early 2000’s, the idea was improved upon, but not accepted primarily due to cost and availability. In 2002, video services were developed for the Deaf population. ? Virtual education is available, and successful, for your Deaf and Hard of Hearing population.? ? Connect with us today!

Did you know... Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing: *? Are 1.5 times more likely to feel left out?? *? Have a 25% higher incidence of loneliness? ? Virtual services allow students to connect to one another no matter if they are near or far. Let's start meeting the social needs of our students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing now! ? Connect with us today!

We are Kailie and Dina, co-creators of a small company that places state certified Deaf Educators with districts or charters in need of services. We base our services on the student needs per their IEP. Services are offered virtually, unless location permits a hybrid option. Our goal is to serve the students that are often the only one or one of only a few students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing in their school or district by matching them with an educator whose skill set meets the communication needs of that student. For example, if your student primarily uses American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate, we will match them with a teacher proficient in ASL and the development of visual language. If they have devices, like a hearing aid or cochlear implant, we'll match them with a listening and spoken language specialist who is highly knowledgeable in device troubleshooting and the development of spoken language skills. Depending on the student's age, needs, and IEP, we offer consultation only or direct services.? ? A quick overview of services we provide: -Direct instruction in topics surrounding deaf ed, such as: self-advocacy skills, hearing device wear and care, listening and language or visual language development, understanding rights and law (IEP, 504, IDEA, ADA), emergency procedures -Consultation services for general ed teachers, ESE teachers, other relevant staff, and parents -Device troubleshooting -Audiological interpretation and eligibility? -IEP participation and documentation, including annual Communication Plan -Progress monitoring -Annual staff in-service If you'd like to set up a phone call or Google Meet to discuss the specific needs of your incoming student, we would be happy to schedule that. After learning a bit more about your specific needs, we can send you a contract proposal. Please us know your upcoming availability and preferred contact method. ? Thanks and we look forward to hearing from you, Kailie DuBois, MSDE & Dina Toschi, M.A. Ed. DHH Connect? Virtual Education for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing

Did you know that all the major educational contract companies staff professionals from 5-10 different fields? Meanwhile, we are specialists in Deaf Education ensuring that your students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing are receiving the highest quality of services. Unlike the big companies who help with staffing and then disappear, our teachers have our support throughout the school year to help them best meet your district's needs. This means that for the price of one educator, you actually get the support of a whole team! ?

We wanted to let you know that we have certified Teachers for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing in your state, waiting to help support your students through virtual education.? ? Did you know? According to the National Association of the Deaf: In the United States, there are an estimated 308,648 deaf or hard of hearing children between the ages of 5 and 17. Of these, approximately 75,000 are on IEPs. ? We wanted to check back in with you to see how your students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing are receiving the services they need from a qualified Educator for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing. ? We would love to talk to you more about how we can support your students and teachers to ensure we are upholding all of the IEP goals and accommodations that our kids depend on. ? We invite you to check out our website and connect with us today!

Hello Educational Professional , Are you still looking for qualified educators to meet the needs of your students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing? We're here to help. At DHH Connect, we have highly qualified Teachers for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing that can meet the needs of your students through virtual education. Reach out to initiate a conversation about how we can best support your students and meet their IEP goals today!

Do you have students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing that require support with specialized instruction or consultation? Our highly qualified virtual Teachers for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing are ready and waiting to support YOUR students. Qualified providers are critical to a child’s success Without qualified staff and appropriate support services, the ability of children to achieve appropriate outcomes is jeopardized. (NASDSE, 2019) Including children with a unilateral hearing level Research indicates that even mild and/or unilateral (one ear only) hearing losses can cause language and cognitive delays, and can be correlated with academic failure (CDC, 2005). School personnel should be mindful to consider any level of hearing loss when determining a student’s eligibility. (NASDSE, 2019) Reach out today to start a conversation about how we can help support your students.

Every student is unique With traditional services every Deaf Educator has to be a jack-of-all-trades. Let's flip the script! We want each unique student to have a teacher that meets their individual needs. With virtual services we can make that happen! Some students use Sign Language to communicate Students who use sign language need an educator who understands visual communication. We pair our ASL fluent educators with students who need their support. Some students use spoken language to communicate Students who use spoken language often have devices and need an educator who understands auditory skill development. We pair our Listening and Spoken Language specialists with these students. Connect with us today!