Supporting access, communication, and academic success
The AIU Deaf/Hard of Hearing Support Program (DHH) provides specialized instruction and support for students whose hearing differences impact their educational performance. Our goal is to help students access instruction and build the skills they need to succeed in their schools, homes, and communities.
How we support students
Instruction is individualized and based on the Expanded Core Competencies, helping students develop essential life and learning skills, including:
- Academic language development
- Audiology
- Career and work readiness
- American Sign Language
- Spoken language
- Self-determination and advocacy
- Social-emotional competencies
- Technology
All services are delivered by Teachers of the Deaf, Educational Sign Language Interpreters, and Educational Audiologists.
- Direct instruction and support
- Sign language interpreting
- Hearing assistive technology assessment and support
- Language and literacy instruction
- Adaptation of classroom tools and environments
- Collaboration with schools and families
- Vocational and transition planning
Who is eligible?
Students may be eligible if their hearing loss affects their educational performance, and they are referred by their school district or LEA. Eligibility is determined through a comprehensive assessment by a multidisciplinary evaluation team.
Contact us
Jeanine Esch, Program Director
412-394-4538
jeanine.esch@aiu3.net