#SelfAdvocacySunday Part 9: Camps for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Children24 February 2019Summer Camps!I have the pleasure of being a member of the Richland Sertoma Club, a service organization with a focus on children and adults with hearing loss. One of our big projects is sending children who are deaf or hard of hearing to Camp Sertoma. Camp…
#SelfAdvocacy for Parents-IEP Pre-planning28 March 2019You have homework!Before the IEP, spend a little time filling out this worksheet and thinking about the upcoming year. You can write down all your thoughts that might "hide" once you get to the IEP meeting. Right-click and save the image below, or download a PDF to collect your thoughts.…
#SelfAdvocacySunday Part 8: Role Models27 January 2019#SelfAdvocacySunday! Tonight’s post is all about really awesome adults that are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. I tried to find some from a variety of occupations and places so young children can find someone with whom to connect. Have a seat, and let’s get going!You can be anyone you want! A…
Knowing what it was like to grow up as the only Deaf person in her hearing family and raising two young signers, Sheena felt something was missing from the internet. A place where everyone is welcome to learn ASL. Finding her inspiration from the Food Network Channel, ASL Nook came alive in 2013. Since that day…