Resources and References

DCD/CEC Position Statement PDF

Hearing Loss Simulations

• A video that simulates what it may sound like to listen in a noisy classroom with and without an FM system to show teachers the benefit of wearing it.

• A video that simulates listening in the classroom with an FM and without 

Vision Loss Simulations

• A video that shows what people with different vision impairments see

• Richmond Eye Associates website with photos of typical sight versus different vision impairments

• Dona Sauerburger website with great ideas of how to create vision simulations and thought provoking activities in an in-service for other professionals

• ViaOpta Simulator: “Allows patients with visual impairments to better explain their eye conditions to friends, family and colleagues. Also has a personalized view of “My Condition” allowing users to save a specific condition setting.

• Aira VIsion Sim: “The app simulates the most common eye diseases by using the camera and overlaying filters

• University of Washington Article: panel of individuals to talk about lived experience, links to YouTube videos of people talking about their disability
• PDF Article about when to use simulations – “Disability-related simulations- if, when, and how to use them in professional development”

• Story on NPR about what confirmation bias is, and strategies to combat it

• Harvard Business Review article, What’s Your Listening Style? by Rebecca D. Minehart, Benjamin B. Symon, and Laura K. Rock

• WorkSmart Blog Article that lists different listening activities (good to practice with colleagues on your team)