Educational Social Emotional/Cultural Transitional
Each region across the state is unique in what is offered through the
grant program. However, one light that shines brightly for each region
is the desire for excellence in educational opportunities for students
who are deaf or hard of hearing.
The school districts in the Omaha metropolitan area have a strong, well-established tradition of excellent services for deaf and hard of hearing
students. These programs were developed before the 1980’s.
Assistance is provided to school programs to enhance the academic growth
and performance of their students. The MRP offers limited assistance
with building accommodations, provides a lending library for auditory training
or FM equipment, maintains a professional and family material lending library, and counseling
services. Enhancement workshops are conducted for teachers of the deaf and hard of
hearing, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, general
education teachers, and sign language
interpreters.
Students in the Metro area benefit from both statewide and regional activities.
Focus on Emotional & Cultural Benefits
Counseling services along with the benefit of large peer groups and
reaching out to Deaf adults as role models are just a few ways the MRP
meets the students' emotional and cultural needs.
The MRP area has the largest number of deaf and hard of
hearing students in the state. Currently, area is home to
nearly 300 families who have children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Focus on Transitional Benefits
Transition training is an enhancement opportunity for the secondary students. There are three levels of benefit for the careers portion. Work Experience is for students 17 years and older, while students age 14-16 can begin Career Exploration and Job Shadowing. In addition to these opportunities, the MRP also assists with driver’s education, in cooperation with the National Safety Council Greater Omaha Chapter.
All opportunities are accessed by contacting the MRP Office.
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