Deafness

Deafness means a hearing impairment that is so severe that the student is impaired in processing linguistic information through hearing, with or without amplification, that adversely affects a student's educational performance.

  • Offers sample template letters to communicate with school, informational video recordings.

  • Offers a website for families to learn about school options in the City of Rochester.

  • Connects families to private providers and services through OPWDD for evaluations and therapies.

  • Although this category is limited parents and caregivers can connect directly to each other through their Facebook communities.

  • Strives to provide support and resources to empower families with children who have all types of disabilities or special healthcare needs.

  • Offers support and training to educational organizations, families, and communities to improve equity, access, opportunities, and outcomes for all students with disabilities in New York State.