3.1: Profile client in terms of ICT competence and learning goals

Table of Contents

1. Establishing client competence in use of hardware and software
2. Using learning packages
3. The UK education and training system
4. Ascertaining special needs
5. Types of special needs
   1. Motor disabilities
   2. Visual impairment
   3. Hearing impairment
   4. Special learning needs
6. Sources of careers information

Hearing impairment

Again much specialist software is available. Libraries can install systems which pick up sound from the computer through an amplifier and radio microphone which is then transmitted by infrared around the room. The hearing impaired person hears this amplified sound through a lightweight headset. There is no need for users to wear their hearing aids.

http://www.deafclub.co.uk is a useful site with a search engine, which is specifically designed to help deaf people find information. It can also lists sites giving advice on ICT adaptations for clients with hearing impairment.

http://www.rnid.org.uk/ is the site of the Royal National Institute for Deaf People.

Now let's take a look at Special learning needs ...