News: National Press Club – Kyle Miers, CEO of Deaf Australia In his address, Kyle will highlight that people who are deaf and hard-of-hearing often struggle to participate meaningfully in society. This is because deafness is one of the hidden disabilities and also one of the most marginalised disability groups. In the world of sounds, there are significant expectations for the deaf people to ‘speak and listen’ as the primary focus, but to what end? Documents and Resources: Supporting the achievement of deaf young in further education (UK) These factsheets and resources will help staff in higher education to support deaf and hard-of-hearing students to engage, enjoy and successfully complete their education. Web: Deafness Forum of Australia This site contains useful information about deafness, hard-of-hearing and the Deaf community/identity. Article: CATS Booklet: Hearing Impairment This article/booklet is primarily for academics and focuses on the needs of students with hearing loss and the staff who teach them. Suggested strategies are presented within a broad framework of inclusive teaching for all students. Web: Auslan – Sign Planet This site allows you to browse, search, view and save images of Auslan signs, or upload ones you’ve created yourself that you’d like to share with others. Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) AHEAD is the leading professional membership association for individuals committed to equity for persons with disabilities in higher education. Back to Understand