Hi,
I'm a deaf and disabled uni staff member. I currently do DSA assessments
but I've previously been a Disability Adviser.
I too am concerned about masks. Clear masks aren't easily available
despite a lot of 'noise' about them. And yes, they do mist up from
trials I have heard. And still attenuate sound which makes the sound
poorer quality.
Jane: I would recommend that you or your son/daughter contact the
prospective university and ask about their prospective plans and masks.
Outline your concerns and ensure the disability service are copied in.
You may not get an answer - cos they may not have one, but it gives
staff something to take to their seniors to say "this is a concern" "we
need answers". disclosing to the disability team is wise anyway to set
up support and they should be able to support your son/daughter with
Disabled Students' Allowances (DSA) as well.
Half the issue is that no one knows what is going to happen and
universities are all guessing. My place is aiming for online teaching,
but that has its own challenges for deaf students - I'm finding even
with captions and BSL together that online video stuff is EXHAUSTING.
I'm not currently working remotely.
Not the hopeful answer I know folk wanted.
Natalya
On 04/06/2020 11:58, Bryan Coleman wrote:
> Thanks Michele,
>
> I've heard concerns that the masks can 'mist up' but, otherwise, I think this is the best (only?) solution.
>
> Best wishes
>
> Bryan
>
>
> Bryan Coleman
>
> Head of Disability & Dyslexia Support Service
> Student Support Services
> University of Sheffield
>
> www.sheffield.ac.uk/disability
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Discussion list for CHESS <[log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of Farmer, Michele
> Sent: 03 June 2020 13:43
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Masks at University?
>
> Possibility?
>
> Some info on face masks with clear panels.
> https://talking-masks.com/?fbclid=IwAR0btesJxDBUdBBF6wkQ9fmKmjjBRvZvUkdCdE4ELOceaFr57npoqt1GAXI
>
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=share&v=b78VGVWa6hw&fbclid=IwAR3QULoVK4UZqntyPsW4iNLhM0sDnebTPd_TaJ64k9G3NYPPwmu293fc7I0&app=desktop
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>
> https://www.insider.co.uk/news/startup-making-masks-designed-lip-22029907?fbclid=IwAR2Ipul8auK3g4od6oYxL88WZXl_aeDmB8PQ4Hff8cmc5B8nsrD-5MPDMXQ
>
> Regards
> Michele
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Discussion list for CHESS <[log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of Jane Russell
> Sent: 03 June 2020 07:44
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Masks at University?
>
> Hello,
>
> As Universities are planning how to get students back / teach in September are any Universities planning on students/staff wearing masks?
>
> I’m writing as the Mum of a deaf student hoping to start in September but who would have to defer if masks were made mandatory. I know of other deaf students thinking the same so I thought I’d put the question out there.
>
> Kind regards,
>
> Jane
>
> Jane Russell
>
> From my phone
>
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