If a child has his/her own hearing aids, the audiologist will check to see if those hearing aids are working properly. If the child is using a classroom amplification system, the system will be checked for its effectiveness. Section E – Classroom Amplification Equipment After the IEP team has determined that equipment is needed, and if parents are supportive and the child agrees to wear the equipment, the LEA coordinator should be contacted and a proposal requested. A proposal for the equipment with the specific make and model numbers, pricing and ordering information will be provided. Once a proposal is received, the LEA may complete form D/M 86 – Low Incidence Pre- Approval/Reimbursement Request Form and forward it to DMOPS for approval by the DMOPS Area Director. When approved by the DMOPS Area Director, the equipment will be ordered by the DMSELPA Business Department. When the equipment arrives, the LEA staff and the student will be taught how to use it and advised to contact the LEA coordinator, the audiologist, or the DHH teacher for additional batteries or equipment concerns. The audiologist or DHH teacher fits the child with an FM system and sponsors troubleshooting training so that site personnel can learn how to take care of minor equipment problems. A Systems Fitting Report will be sent to the LEA by DMOPS. LEA speech-language pathologists, teachers, and nurses are frequently the personnel who attend the troubleshooting training, but any staff member or parent who wants to learn how to troubleshoot may attend. • Designated LEA personnel and the child need to perform daily equipment charging and listening checks; • For equipment purchased with low incidence funds or loaner equipment, report FM system problems to DMOPS as soon as possible, so that arrangements can be made for repair or replacement; • Repairs for equipment purchased with LIE funds should be arranged by the LEA; • Hearing aid problems should be reported to parents who will need to consult with their private audiologist for repairs. The private audiologist should also be seen for regular hearing tests and device checks (hearing aids/cochlear implants); and, • Any changes in the hearing aid or cochlear implant need to be reported to the LEA coordinator so that appropriate adjustments can be made. Equipment will be monitored/checked twice yearly during the LEA audiological assessment days. LEA personnel may also contact the LEA coordinator if there are equipment needs during the course of the school year. The LEA coordinator, audiologist, or DHH teacher picks up low incidence equipment or loaner FM systems at the end of the child’s school year and prepares the equipment for servicing. The
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