Journal article
The experiences of deaf and hard of hearing students at a Queensland University: 1985-2005
01/01/2009
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Abstract
This article reports on the experiences of deaf and hard of hearing students at a Queensland university, which offers an extensive deaf student support program. Seventy-two current students and graduates since the program's inception twenty years ago completed a survey about their experiences, highlights, challenges and use of communication tools and support services at university. Findings indicate, both quantitatively and qualitatively, that students valued the specialised support services they received, although challenges in accessing the academic curriculum remained for many students. In the important area of social factors, many students reported enjoying satisfying friendships and a sense of belonging with other deaf people, often for the first time, while others experienced feelings of social isolation in a largely hearing peer group. Overall, deaf and hard of hearing students who had attended Griffith over the 20 years had a high rate of graduation, comparing favourably with other university students.
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- Title
- The experiences of deaf and hard of hearing students at a Queensland University: 1985-2005
- Creators
- M B Hyde - Griffith Univ, Ctr Appl Studies Deafness, Nathan, Qld 4111, AustraliaRenee Punch - Griffith UniversityDes Power - Griffith Univ, Ctr Appl Studies Deafness, Nathan, Qld 4111, AustraliaJudy Hartley - Griffith Univ, Ctr Appl Studies Deafness, Nathan, Qld 4111, AustraliaJennifer Neale - Griffith Univ, Ctr Appl Studies Deafness, Nathan, Qld 4111, AustraliaLesleigh Brennan - Griffith Univ, Ctr Appl Studies Deafness, Nathan, Qld 4111, Australia
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Identifiers
- 991013052613802368
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Local Fields
- Original Research - SoLT