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koe4mecxaniudGregoire's Story
Gregoire was born in a small town in Cameroon. He contracted mumps when he was eight and became deaf. There wasn't a school for the deaf In his community, so his father went back to the community school and talked to the principal to advocate for Gregoire, claiming that he could still communicate through lip reading and that he could read write just like all the other kids.
Gregoire graduated and went to the University of Cameroon, but then was offered the opportunity to study in the United States. He’s pursuing a degree in Spanish in the CSU system. With a degree in Spanish he hopes to teach Spanish, at the high school level, to deaf students.
Cal State didn't have any available interpreters in the area who were fluent in spoken Spanish and interpreting at the same time. He’s committed to pursuing this degree.
What are some suggestions that for Gregoire and his professors in improving his access to instruction? What types of assistive technology would be helpful? How would you teach Gregoire to advocate for himself in acquiring the support he needs to be successful?
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