"From Where I Sit" Video Series

Kellie's Story

Kelly, deaf since birth, provides an inspirational story of her college experience in the classroom with suggestions that improve the experience of all students.

• "Kellie's Story" Video (.mov)
• Transcript of "Kellie's Story" Video »
• Faculty Responses (.mov)
• Transcript of Faculty Responses »

Student Suggestions

1. Talk directly to the deaf students and not through their interpreter.
2. Understand the purpose of note-takers and enthusiastically ask for volunteers to assist the students who need this accommodation.
3. Position students in a circle for better communication.
4. Ask students to speak to you privately if they are concerned about meeting course requirements.
5. Allow students to choose their seat.
6. Use a loud, strong voice.
7. Be open to new ideas and suggestions.
8. Caption all video used for instruction.
9. Avoid lecturing while you are writing on the blackboard. Face the class to make comments.
10. Write material on the board prior to your lecture or provide a handout of any material written on the board prior to class.
11. Do not use uncaptioned videos.