Student with hearing loss

Accessibility 

As in all teaching contexts, a microphone should be used when the room is equipped with one, and all digital material that is filmed or spoken should be captioned. For tips on captioning, contact Teaching and Learning.

Additionally, it is easier to understand what is being said if you can see the speaker's face (in the lecture hall or digitally). It is also easier to follow along if you have some prior understanding. Therefore, it can be helpful to provide materials in advance, such as PowerPoint presentations or equivalent.

Portable Hearing Loop 

Students with hearing aids can borrow a portable hearing loop from the coordinator for students with disabilities. This can be used in rooms that lack a hearing loop or during practical training.

Interpretation 

Some students need interpretation, i.e., sign language or written interpretation in teaching. Students are granted an interpreter by the coordinator for students with disabilities, who mediates contact with the interpretation administration (at Stockholm University), which then contacts the student and the relevant course. Interpreters need materials in advance to prepare for interpretation. Interpreters attend the teaching room on campus or on Zoom.

Written interpretation is the most common type of interpretation and works by the interpreter writing everything that is said in the room in real-time. The text is displayed on a screen in front of the student. More about teaching with an interpreter.