You have to speak more loudly to a deaf or hard-of-hearing student.

Myth
It is not always necessary to speak louder to the student. They may have assistive technology that amplifies sound or have hearing loss not related to sound volume. Speak in a normal tone and volume.

The causes of deafness and hardness-of-hearing are always hereditary.

Myth
Hearing loss can be hereditary but there are other situations and experiences that can result in hearing loss, such as illness or accidents.

Deaf and hard-of-hearing students can benefit from resource persons to assist in academic work.

Fact
Resource persons and accommodations help the student experience and participate in their learning with the same opportunities available to other students. Without accommodations and/or resource persons, deaf and hard-of-hearing students may not get the full benefit of the learning experience.

iPods can cause hearing loss.

Myth
iPods alone do not cause hearing loss. Prolonged exposure to elevated levels of sound, whether through the use of iPods and similar devices, or in a working or recreational environment, can cause hearing loss.