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Educate teachers and classmates on sensory processing difficulties and provide
guidance on creating an inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
For Children with Hearing Loss:

Ensure that the child has access to assistive listening devices, such as hearing aids or
cochlear implants, and that these devices are properly maintained and utilised.
Provide training to teachers and classmates on effective communication strategies,
such as using visual aids, gestures, and clear facial expressions.
Advocate for the implementation of captioning or sign language interpretation
services in classrooms to enhance accessibility during lessons and activities.

For Children with Visual Impairments:

Assess the child's specific visual needs and coordinate with the school to create a
visually accessible environment, including appropriate lighting, contrasting colours,
and tactile markings. Facilitate the provision of assistive technology, such as screen
magnifiers, braille displays, or text-to-speech software, to support the child's access
to educational materials. Collaborate with teachers to ensure that instructional
materials and assignments are provided in accessible formats, such as large print
text or braille, or audio recordings.

Children with physical disabilities face unique challenges that require special
attention and support. They may have difficulty with their mobility or movement,
making it harder for them to engage in various activities. They may need assistive
devices like wheelchairs, braces, or crutches to help them navigate their
surroundings and participate fully in the everyday life. As a transition specialist you
can:

Conduct a mobility assessment to determine the child's specific needs for
physical accessibility, such as wheelchair ramps, accessible restrooms, or
adaptive seating arrangements in the classroom.
Facilitating Accessibility Modifications: Educators/transition professionals can
work closely with school management and teachers to ensure that the learning
environment is accessible and inclusive for children with physical disabilities.
This might involve:
Conducting a thorough accessibility assessment of the school
environment to ensure that it is wheelchair-friendly, including
accessible entrances, hallways, and restrooms.

Collaborating with the school to make necessary modifications,
such as installing ramps or lifts, and widening doorways to
accommodate wheelchair access.

Training school staff on proper wheelchair handling techniques,
including transferring the child safely between their wheelchair
and other seating options.