Global report shows most deaf people with cochlear implants satisfied, but more follow-up supports needed

A global survey put out by York University’s Faculty of Education and the Cochlear Implant International Community of Action (CIICA), a user advocacy organization, shows that most deaf and deafened adults who have cochlear implants are satisfied with them, but significantly more follow-up and lifelong supports are needed.

Change is a Constant for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher Education Program

When York University took over the province’s Deaf Teacher and Hard of Hearing Teacher Education Program 30 years ago, Professor Connie Mayer had no idea that the field would go through such dramatic changes.

Professor Pam Millet shares tips to support deaf and hard of hearing students during COVID-19

This past May, Professor Pam Millett participated in a panel conversation about some of the hardships of COVID-19 that fall disproportionately on students with disabilities.

Professor Pam Millett offers tips on hosting a hearing-friendly holiday party for deaf and hard-of-hearing guests

Holiday party hosts need to ensure everyone can take part in the celebrations, says Pam Millett, an audiologist and an associate professor in the Faculty of Education with more than 30 years of experience working with children and adults with hearing loss. Senior citizens, for example, may experience hearing loss due to the natural aging […]

Son’s hearing loss brings chemist mom to pursue a Deaf and Hard of Hearing diploma

When Cécile Santos-Ayrault’s baby son was diagnosed with hearing loss, she became intensely interested in the treatment he was receiving. In order to better understand what he was going through, she decided to attend the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher Education Program in the Faculty of Education at York University. The program better equipped […]

Connie Mayer awarded Honorary Professorship at the University of Manchester

Professor Connie Mayer has been appointed as an Honorary Professor in Human Communications, Development and Hearing with the School of Health Sciences in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health at The University of Manchester in the United Kingdom. The appointment is from September 2018 to September 2021 and is in recognition of the ongoing […]

Big opportunities propel Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher Education Program graduate to new heights

There are only three educational institutions in Canada where one can acquire qualifications to teach deaf and hard of hearing students. York University’s Faculty of Education is one of them. Sheena Vert completed her Bachelor of Education degree at York and applied to the Faculty’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher Education Program (Deaf Ed). […]