Other Services and Supports

dcps.specialed@k12.dc.gov

Grade Level

Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHOH)

The Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHOH) team supports students with hearing loss to ensure they can fully access their education. Teachers of the Deaf help students learn and develop their academic, communication, language, and social skills. ASL interpreters using American Sign Language (ASL) to translate what is being said in class. DHOH students use spoken language, sign language, or both.

Vision

Email: Anna.Chirighin@k12.dc.gov

The Vision team supports students with vision loss to ensure they can fully access their education. Vision instructors help students learn and develop their academic, daily living, and social skill and teach students how to move around safely and independently. Vision students use braille and other materials that are adapted for their learning.