Parent Programs

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Most families never expected to have a child who is deaf or hard of hearing and it can feel overwhelming. Let us support YOU with information and tons of free and low cost resources. Become empowered on where to find the information you NEED when you NEED it!

Teri Urban, Vice President of Advocacy and Parent Outreach, who has her own deaf middle schooler, will highlight resources available on Teacher Tools Takeout focusing on hearing loss and brain development, amongst other things. 

Come learn what Supporting Success has to offer!

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Image of a hand with a drawing of a cochlea in the middle above "Hands & Voices"

An opportunity for parents of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children to connect with DHH leaders from ASDC, AG Bell, and H&V.

Panelists:

  • Jennifer Luce - American Society for Deaf Children (ASDC)
  • Renee Lucero - Alexander Graham Bell Association (AGBell)
  • Laura Gramer - Hands & Voices (H&V)

Facilitated by Emily Burke & Elizabeth Shuler-Krause - H&V D/HH Infusion Co-Coordinators

For parents who:

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Statewide Conference for Families, Professionals, and Community 2024: Growing Together!
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Conference information:
Conference calendar: (Times may vary. All times are Central Standard Time.)

Friday, November 1 - 5:00pm-7:00pm- Conference Reception & networking
Light refreshments will be served. This is an opportunity to network and build connections
with Tennessee’s families of deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing children, the professionals
who serve them, and the Deaf community!

Saturday, November 2 - 7:00am-3:30pm- Conference open

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Tennessee Schools for the Deaf printed below the logo of a white "T" in the middle of a purple star in the shape of a student wearing a graduation cap

Theme:  Communication - My Superpower!

Lunch provided.

Families in middle Tennessee with children recognized as deaf, hard of hearing ages 18 months - 11 years

Activities for families and children

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Statewide Conference for Families, Professionals, and Community 2024: Growing Together!
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Conference information:
Conference calendar: (Times may vary. All times are Central Standard Time.)

Friday, January 19 - 5:00pm-7:00pm- Conference Reception & networking
Light refreshments will be served. This is an opportunity to network and build connections
with Tennessee’s families of deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing children, the professionals
who serve them, and the Deaf community!

Saturday, January 20 - 7:00am-3:30pm- Conference open

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Supports for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students and their families. OOD provides personalized services to assist people, ages14 and above, who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or deafblindin gaining and maintaining meaningful work and personal independence.

Join us to learn more about services offered through Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities from Karen Penny Murphy, Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor and Pantong Dashwet, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor.