Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program
Governor Livingston has an extensive Deaf and Hard of Hearing program for students around Union County. The school's American Sign Language (ASL) and Junior National Association for the Deaf (JrNAD) clubs promote the cultural aspects of deafness that support a strong deaf peer group.
This program offers the following services to students who are deaf and hard of hearing:
• Self-contained, resource center, general education classes on all academic levels.
• Elective classes in a wide variety of subject areas.
• Shared program available with Union County Vocational Technical School.
• Teachers of the Deaf who instruct using Total Communication (voice and sign).
• Educational interpreters on staff.
• A speech and language specialist who is responsible for enhancing communication skills. Our program includes two sessions per week.
• Clubs, sports and after school activities in an inclusive setting.
• Support for students with cochlear implants.
• Interpreters are available for non-curricular activities including guidance appointments, assemblies and GLHS theatrical performances.
The JrNAD (Junior National Association for the Deaf) is a club consisting of deaf, hard of hearing and hearing students, that promotes leadership, socialization and community service. Under the guidance of the advisors, students not only plan trips and social events, but also engage in fundraising activities to benefit causes outside the organization. Past trips have included interpreted Broadway performances and special D/HH events across New Jersey.
American Sign Language is offered as a language, and students enrolled in ASL classes have the opportunity to interact with the deaf and hard of hearing students which enables the students to both practice and enhance their signing skills.
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