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Serving Deaf Individuals in Rural Communities

  • Topics

    Distance Learning > How to Provide Distance Learning, Distance Learning > Instructional Resources, Distance Learning > Support for Families, Tele-Practice/Tele-Therapy
  • Age Group

    Elementary, High School, Middle School, PreK-K

  • Audience

    Families, Local Education Agency, Teacher

  • Costs

    Free

  • Content Area

    Behavioral/Social Emotional, Other, Listening/Speaking

  • Author

    National Deaf Center on PostSecondary Outcomes

Deaf individuals who live in rural areas face a different set of challenges from those living in more populated regions. As a result, deaf individuals who live in rural areas require support and services that address their unique needs. This document briefly summarizes the research surrounding the unique needs/challenges of deaf individuals in rural communities.