Many university students know what it’s like to struggle in class, but for those who are deaf or hard of hearing, getting a post-secondary education can be even harder. American Sign Language interpreters can make a world of a difference, but unfortunately there are still hurdles that deaf and hard of hearing students have to overcome.
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- Bruce Hamm is one of the Disability Coordinators at the Paul Menton Centre. He is in charge of managing student support services. He also plays a crucial role in contracting interpreters to help students with hearing impairments on Carleton’s campus.
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- Deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing impaired students made up approximately 2% of registered students with the PMC in the 2016-2017 academic year.
Produced, edited, and filmed by Kaylyn Whibbs, Gillian Francis, and Bailee Pegden.
Special thanks to Susan Eagles, Laura Brawn, Bruce Hamm, and Carleton Signs.
Photos by Gillian Francis