2. FM System Christine Lorch

3. Students listen to their teachers and other students for at least 75% of the day. Having the assistance of adaptive technology in the classroom can make the difference in the student’s success and confidence.

4. The FM system is an assistive device that assists those living with a hearing impairment.

5.  Hearing impairment/severe loss  Central Auditory Processing Disorder  Attention Deficit Disorders  Even students without a disability

6. Classroom  Classroom  Restaurant  Nursing home/Senior center  Theaters  Place of worships  Museums  Public meeting places  Corporate conference rooms  Convention centers

7. The speaker's words are crisp, free from distortion, and filters out background noise Click the picture to see and hear demonstration of the FM system

8. An example… The teacher is giving the class a spelling test. This device would enable the student to hear the spelling words with clarity. Click the picture to see a classroom demonstration

9. Easy to set up and works immediately Most important… The microphone is sensitive so no need to “yell.” The “speaker” should remember to ALWAYS turn the microphone off immediately - picks up any conversation. Need to know...

10. Prices for this type of device range from approximately $200 to $2,500.00. However, there are certain situations when the child’s school will be obligated to pay for the device. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

11. Device is discrete Device is discrete Signal from receiver is fed into an Signal from receiver is fed into an earphone, the student’s own hearing aid, earphone, the student’s own hearing aid, or a relatively small speaker or a relatively small speaker Inconspicuously placed close to Inconspicuously placed close to the student the student Studies show this benefits students Studies show this benefits students with auditory issues AND students with with auditory issues AND students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and emergent readers and emergent readers

12.  What is the FM System?  Who can benefit from the FM System?  Where can the FM System be used?

13. http://www.asha.org http://www.babyhearing.org/HearingAmplication/AidChoices/ FMSystem.aspo_7866485_fm-listening-systems- classroom.html http://www.californiaearinstitute.com http://www.dinf.ne.jp/doc/English/Us Eu/conf/csun 99/session0134.html http://www.ehow.com http://www.ncld.org/students-disabilities/assistive- technology-education/assistive-technology-ten-tips-help-your- child-ld