This study aims to examine and find out the information about deaf response towards the use of Indonesian signal language (BISINDO) and Indonesian Signal Language System (SIBI) on communication. Research method being implemented was quantitative approach in which supported by qualitative data. Subject on this study was 100 respondents of adult and teenagers with hearing impairments (aged 16­50) who live in Indonesia especially at Java and Bali. Data collection technique on this study was questionnaire and interview. Based on data analysis seen from answer categorization of 100 respondents with hearing impairment, less of them are supporting SIBI on communication because of its concept cause difficulties for communicating. Whereas, most of them supporting the use of BISINDO on communication. Thus, it could be concluded that through the questionnaire result and interview of 100 respondent with hearing impairment on teenagers and adult categorization (aged 16­59) in various places, its proven that 91% majority of deaf are using BISINDO for communicate with others.

The aim of this research is to determine the classroom teachers' pedagogical competence on deaf students' learning in DKI Jakarta. The sample of this research was 30 classroom teachers' who have at least one deaf student in their classroom. The sampling technique used was purposive random sampling. The data was collected using close and open questionnaire and analized using descriptive quantitative technique. The result shows that classroom teachers' pedagogical competence on deaf students' learning is vary ranging from low competent to very high competent and most of the sample (57%) are on the low level of competent. It indicates that the teachers need to attend trainings or seminars on deaf students' learning to enhance their pedagogical competency.

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One thing that plays important role in building inclusive education in universities especially Special Education Study Program is social acceptance of non-special education lecturers for the existence of students with hearing impairment in the lectures. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to know the social acceptance of non-special education lecturers for the existence of students with hearing impairment in lectures of Special Education Study Progam in Universitas Lambung Mangkurat. The method applied in this research was a case study with a qualitative approach. The research subjects were 3 (three) non-special education lecturers that had taught students with special needs in Special Education Study Program of Universitas Lambung Mangkurat. The techniques of collecting data were a questionnaire, interview, and documentation. The data was analyzed by interactive analysis. The results showed that social acceptance of non-special education lecturers for students with hearing impairment in lectures of Special Education Study Program at Lambung Mangkurat University had appeared, but it has not been realized concretely. This is seen from the lack of interaction for students with hearing impairment during learning so that it causes in less understanding of the lecturers about their learning needs.

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