Healthcare Providers
What can healthcare providers do when a family suspects a problem with their babies hearingFamilies visit their health care providers when they suspect a problem with their child’s hearing. Health care providers can visit this page to find relevant information to share with families.
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Crucial Conversations: Supporting My Child’s Mental Wellness in a Hearing World: The Parent’s Perspective | July 26, 2022 @ 2 pm ET
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The Cogswell-Macy Act – Your Support Needed
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National Eat Your Vegetables Day 6/17
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Donor Spotlight: American Sign Language Club @ Triangle Math & Science Club
The American Sign Language Club at Triangle Math & Science Academy in Cary, NC recently held a school bake sale to raise funds for the American Society for Deaf Children. Over $250 was raised in support of the programs and resources offered by ASDC. We are...
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Summer Youth Camps 2022
Gallaudet University and RIT offer a variety of Summer Youth Camps! Take a look and register soon! RIT is offering a variety of Summer Day Camps this year! Follow the link and see what is being offered for kids of all ages. Be sure to check the locations as some are...
RIT/NTID joins forces with Google, Georgia Tech to create PopSign
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