Both my boys are deaf and hear and speak thanks to bilateral cochlear implants. My older son struggled with languages and was language exempt in high school and in college - and was a theater and writing major. My younger son has done well with Spanish - go figure - and has taken 7 years so far. Each person is so different. One thing that was invaluable for both was having a full neuropsych evaluation done their senior year in HS - the eval detailed accommodations needed in addition to the rest of the report. In both boys’ cases, our neuropsych sent the report to the college they chose and made the request for services. We didn’t have issues at all getting services inside and outside the classroom. For example, we did request a bed shaker smoke alarm that both colleges provided. Also, they requested a flashing smoke detector in the shower area (all the places they’re without their “gear”). Again, that was provided without any squabble at all.
VR paid for the neuropsych evaluation, by the way. I’m pretty sure insurance would not have.
Like @austinmshauri said - our boys both are very bright, they just can’t hear.
@readingclaygirl - you are smart to visit with the disabilities coordinator at the schools you visit. Our boys met other students with hearing loss and were able to talk to them to be sure current students felt they were well accommodated. Ask on here on CC too. They can promise anything but in the end, the proof is if they do the right thing.