Assistive Listening Devices
Overview
Poor acoustics caused by noise, reverberation and distance between the speaker and listener may cause additional difficulty for students with hearing impairments. Students who are hard-of-hearing may benefit from the use of a personal FM listening system, which is available through the DRC office. An FM system is designed to provide amplification assistance in a classroom environment, and may be checked out to eligible students.
Process & Responsibilities
Student Responsibilities
To request the use of this equipment, students should:
- Verify their disability with the DRC office
- Meet with the Deaf Services Specialist, who will explain and authorize use of the appropriate Assistive Listening Device
- Complete an Equipment Request Form (available from Deaf Services Specialist) each quarter that the listening device is used
- Notify and meet with instructors ahead of time to demonstrate the proper use of this equipment
- Report any problems to Chris Parker-Kennedy (ckennedy@calpoly.edu) immediately
- Return equipment to the DRC office at the end of each quarter
DRC Responsibilities
- Determine eligibility for Assistive Listening Device based on an impairment-related functional limitation
- Explain and assist students in Assistive Listening Device process and responsibilities
- Work with students to resolve any problems with Assistive Listening Device
- Answer any questions and/or concerns of instructors regarding use of Assistive Listening Device
- Regularly evaluate services for provision of Assistive Listening Device
Contact
Contact Chris Parker-Kennedy (ckennedy@calpoly.edu), Access Specialist, with any questions or concerns.