Are there Deaf and Hard of Hearing/Visually Impaired Classes?

Some districts may have a class specific to their Deaf and hard of hearing/Blind and visually impaired population. If they do not offer the program within their district, they may look to the neighboring district, a SELPA (Special Education Local Plan Area) program, or a county placement. They also may hire an itinerant teacher to provide curricular support and/or related services. Such programs specialize in what accommodations and services those students require to access their education such as sign language, room acoustics, Braille, etc.

For more, see our article on related services as well as our article on Placement Options and the Least Restrictive Environment.