Parents and Families
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There is no one right way.
Every child and family is different. Values, experiences, opinions, and resources vary from family to family. What works in one situation may not work in another. There are a number of ways to be successful raising a deaf or hard of hearing child. No one plan or formula will work for everyone. You must do what you believe is right for your child and family. Start Here! ASDC is comprised of a board of parents of deaf children as well as deaf adults and we have compiled for you the ASDC Information book. Our gift to you will provide you with our combined expertise in one place.
Get to know other parents of deaf and hard of hearing children
All parents want what is best for their child. Meeting other parents and learning about their experiences can help you find out about options, resources and can serve as a means of support.
Get to know deaf and hard of hearing role models
Spending time with deaf and hard of hearing role models can help you understand what it means to be deaf. Your deaf or hard of hearing child can achieve the same academic, social, and personal fulfillment as hearing children. Did you know that most deaf and hard of hearing adults grew up in a hearing family? Their experience, information, and perspective can help you as you navigate your families journey.
Recommended Reading
Increasing Literacy Skills with Your Deaf Infant It is never too early to communicate with your child, especially if they are deaf or hard of hearing.
The Infant and Toddler Program If your infant or toddler has been identified with a hearing loss, they may be eligible for services under the Infant and Toddlers Program of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Picking Educational Programs Often parents want to know what the best program is, or whether a particular program is better than another one.
All Parents and Families Articles
A New Year’s Message from our Executive Director
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The Early Bird Saves! Register for ASDC’s Family Conference
The Early Bird Saves! MEMBERS ONLY PRICING! $350 per person UNTIL MARCH 31ST! Email Cheri for your Member Code prior to registration Non-members: $500 per person Why should your family attend the 2023 ASDC Family Conference? The ASDC Family Conference is a fun,...
WELCOME! New York School for the Deaf
Join us as in giving the New York School for the Deaf a warm ASDC welcome as they join our family of Member Schools who support D/HH students in language accessibility, learning, and inclusion. Founded in 1817, the New York School for the Deaf, the second oldest...
ASL Video of the Week 12/28/22: Happy Kwanzaa!
Happy Kwanzaa! Kwanzaa is a seven-day celebration of community, family, African American culture, and African heritage. Held between December 26 and January 1 each year, each day is dedicated to by a core principle that emphasizes shared values: Umoja (Unity)...
Join us on 1.26.23 for Crucial Conversations with Signed by Stories
CRUCIAL CONVERSATIONS Mental Health in Schools: How Do We Encourage our Children & Each Other to Keep Going? Join us on Thursday, January 26th | 8 – 9:30 pm ET The American Society for Deaf Children and Signed By Stories convene on Thursday, January 26th for a...
ASL Video of the Week 12/21/22: Winter Solstice & the Yule Log
Happy Winter Solstice! Do you decorate the interiors of your place with the greenery brought indoors? The fallen branches, accompanied with pinecones? Have you ever wondered if others do the same? Did you ever think this is an ages-old tradition?! There are many...
CALL FOR PAPERS: 2023 Foundations of Literacy Conference
The American Society for Deaf Children and the Convention of American Instructors of the Deaf proudly announce their collaboration in presenting the first annual Foundations of Literacy Conference. ASDC and CAID are working together to create an informative,...
Internship Opportunity: P&G Tech Jumpstart Program
Via: INTERalliance of Greater Cincinnati The P&G Tech Jumpstart Program is a paid internship opportunity conducted on a virtual basis for high school students who are D/deaf or hard of hearing. Application instructions and additional details are available at...
#GiveASL | Season of Giving Last Minute Gift Ideas
In need of some last minute holiday gift ideas that will keep on giving for years to come? Bring the joy of inclusive and accessible language to all children with a lifelong gift of connection. Your gift will help us ensure that every deaf child can learn sign...
ASL Video of the Week – December 14, 2022: Snowmen at Night
Snowmen at Night reveals a wonderful wintertime secret--when we are sleeping, the snowmen are out playing! This exuberant, rhyming tale continues to delight young toddlers, as well as older readers, in a format that's just right for little hands! Signed by Jeni...
