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Empower your students with this comprehensive set of emergency identification and communication cards, specifically designed for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind communities. In high-stress situations with emergency personnel, law enforcement or ICE, these cards bridge the communication gap, ensuring your students' rights and needs are clearly understood.
What’s Included?
This free PDF download includes a variety of specialized cards to meet the diverse needs of your classroom. Instructions for printing also included.
Standard ID Cards: Fields for name, address, school, and emergency contacts. Options are available with or without place of birth.
Large Format & High Contrast: Specially designed cards for Blind or DeafBlind students featuring extra-large text and high-visibility backgrounds (Black/White).
Communication Profile Backers: Choose the back of the card based on the student's needs:
ASL Users: Declares the right to an interpreter and lack of spoken language understanding.
Hard of Hearing: Instructs others to speak clearly without yelling or to use written communication.
Deaf+, Cognitive Support: Features simplified language and picture support for students who benefit from visual icons.
DeafBlind: Let's another know that this person does not see or hear well and may have unique communication needs.
Emergency Support Menu: A full-sized page emergency dashboard-esque resources where students can circle or point to immediate needs such as "I need an interpreter," "Please face me," or "I have a service animal".
Student Empowerment Letter: A quick and simple, student-facing explanation of what the card is for and how to use it safely.
Every student deserves to feel safe and understood in an emergency. This resource is provided for free to ensure that teachers, parents, and advocates can equip DHH and DeafBlind youth with the tools they need to advocate for themselves when it matters most.
Empower your students with this comprehensive set of emergency identification and communication cards, specifically designed for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind communities. In high-stress situations with emergency personnel, law enforcement or ICE, these cards bridge the communication gap, ensuring your students' rights and needs are clearly understood.
What’s Included?
This free PDF download includes a variety of specialized cards to meet the diverse needs of your classroom. Instructions for printing also included.
Standard ID Cards: Fields for name, address, school, and emergency contacts. Options are available with or without place of birth.
Large Format & High Contrast: Specially designed cards for Blind or DeafBlind students featuring extra-large text and high-visibility backgrounds (Black/White).
Communication Profile Backers: Choose the back of the card based on the student's needs:
ASL Users: Declares the right to an interpreter and lack of spoken language understanding.
Hard of Hearing: Instructs others to speak clearly without yelling or to use written communication.
Deaf+, Cognitive Support: Features simplified language and picture support for students who benefit from visual icons.
DeafBlind: Let's another know that this person does not see or hear well and may have unique communication needs.
Emergency Support Menu: A full-sized page emergency dashboard-esque resources where students can circle or point to immediate needs such as "I need an interpreter," "Please face me," or "I have a service animal".
Student Empowerment Letter: A quick and simple, student-facing explanation of what the card is for and how to use it safely.
Every student deserves to feel safe and understood in an emergency. This resource is provided for free to ensure that teachers, parents, and advocates can equip DHH and DeafBlind youth with the tools they need to advocate for themselves when it matters most.