Communication

Instructors and Teachers of Persons with Disabilities

• communicate with clients and their families about behaviour and learning plans
  Examples
  • do intake interviews with clients and their parents or guardian
  • discuss learning goals and activities with clients often
  • lead family talks on social behaviour, problem solving techniques and ways of supporting visually impaired individuals
• communicate with co-workers and supervisors about clients, learning programs and teaching methods
• advocate for clients and educational programs in their communities

Instructors and Teachers of Persons with Disabilities

• comfort and counsel clients
• work with clients one-on-one and in small groups

Instructors and Teachers of Persons with Disabilities communicate

• in person
• using a TTY, webcam, videophone, blackberry or email
• using specialized communications signals

Instructors of Deaf and hard of hearing may be required to use American Sign Language or Langue Signes Quebec.