Category Archives: Resources

Online Resources for ASL Learning

Posted on July 28, 2024 by BC H&V

By Lisa Cable One of the things I enjoy the most about my role with Hands & Voices is connecting with parents. Whether they are parents with a brand new baby, or parents of a preschooler getting ready to head off … Continue reading →

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On the Mat and on the Field – Tips for Navigating Sports with Your Deaf/Hard of Hearing Children

Posted on March 22, 2024 by BC H&V

By Maria Ruiz My name is Maria Ruiz and I am a mother to three beautiful and talented children, two of whom were born hard of hearing. Miah, who is 13, has become a passionate Jiu Jitsu fighter, training 5 … Continue reading →

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Planning for Hearing Technology Upgrades & Services

Posted on March 21, 2023 by BC H&V

By Catherine Kalchbrenner When a child ages out of Early Intervention it may become necessary to pay for device upgrades, accessories or services on our own. With improvements in technology and wear and tear on devices, upgrading is generally recommended … Continue reading →

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Conversation Starters for DHH Guides

Posted on November 10, 2021 by BC H&V

Interested in learning from the experiences of DHH Guide role models, but not sure what to ask? Here are some ideas to help you! Download it here: DHH Guides Conversation Starter Questions

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Helping your Child Succeed this Fall – Individual Education Plans Source: Children’s Craniofacial Association’s Parent Panel

Posted on August 21, 2020 by BC H&V

The Children’s Craniofacial Association is an American organization that our family has followed since our child was born with facial differences. Their mission is to empower and give hope to individuals and families affected by facial differences. You can check … Continue reading →

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A Helpful Tool for People Supporting Your DHH Child

Posted on June 24, 2019 by BC H&V

A note about this article- I’m writing this as a parent, this is just my experience and what’s helped us. It’s not an official Hands & Voices tool. It’s just a template I created because I thought it might be … Continue reading →

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Ipad Apps for Speech, Vocabulary and Auditory Development

Posted on May 15, 2016 by BC H&V

By Catherine Kalchbrenner Ipads and other tablets have become an everyday household device. With prudent selection of appropriate apps, they can be a useful tool to support learning in our children but, unguided, they can be little more than a … Continue reading →

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How to Customize your BAHA Soft Band

Posted on September 22, 2015 by BC H&V

How to Customize a BAHA Soft Band A Bone Anchored Hearing Aid (BAHA) is a device that transmits sound to the inner ear directly through the bone of the skull, rather than through the ear canal. It can aid hearing … Continue reading →

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Keep ‘em Safe, Wear ‘em Proud! (updated April 2023)

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Teresa Kazemir

Tips for Keeping Hearing Equipment on Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers By Teresa Kazemir I remember driving home from the audiologist with brand new hearing aids in a box on my lap – little did I know what lay ahead in … Continue reading →

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