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
March 6th is National Deaf Youth Day! Celebrate With Us!
Celebrate National Deaf Youth Day! What is National Deaf Youth Day? National Deaf Youth Day was developed to recognize and bring together deaf and hard of hearing youth from schools for the deaf, mainstream programs, and universities. National Deaf Youth Day serves...
ASL Video of the Week 3/2/23: Welcome March!
Welcome March! and Spring! This week's videos are all about Spring Weather and March ASL Signs!Maybe you've heard the phrase - "March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb!" Have you ever wondered why? Learn all about Spring weather with an ASL Story shared...
Registration Now OPEN! Join us for the Literacy: Creating Connections with Language Conference in October
OCTOBER 19-21, 2023 FRANCIS MARION HOTEL | CHARLESTON, SCASDC, along with our fellow conference hosts, is excited to announce that registration for our first annual Literacy: Creating Connections with Language is now OPEN! Taking place October 19-21, 2023 in...
February Donor Spotlight: Eva K. – Spring Lake H.S. Senior
Recently, students in David Theune's English class at Spring Lake High School in Michigan recently completed a writing assignment and challenge titled "Words Have Power". In this assignment they were asked to focus on writing about non-profit organizations and the...
Donor Acknowledgements: January 2023
Individual DonorsAnonymous Robert Davidson Sara Hidalgo Deborah Korhoenen Edga & Lynda Layland Bradley Magala Dedicated DonorsRachel Carroll & Isaiah BowmanIn Memory of Barbara Jean Carroll Susan & Raphael OrensteinDiana Hernandez-McCaffery Memorial...
Get LUCKY with ASDC’s Newest Spirit Shirt
We’ve got lion-like weather yet again around here, but spring, rainbows, and lamb-weather are on the horizon – not to mention a pretty darn LUCKY shirt! Yay for warmer weather! And LUCK! Grab your ASDC Spirit Shirt here >>
NEW WORKSHOP! Meet the Creator of SignUp Captions on Feb 20 @ 8 pm ET
Calling all Disney Princesses and Superheroes! Meet Mariella Satow who has created a free Google Chrome extension called SignUp, which overlays sign language captions on movies and TV shows on Disney+ and Netflix. The app provides a pop-up window with a...
ASDC Video of the Week 2/14/23: Happy Valentine’s Day, Mouse!
Happy Valentine's Day, Mouse! Join Mouse from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie as he celebrates Valentine’s Day with all the friends he loves. A simple introduction to the fun of Valentine's Day. This story follows Mouse as he makes valentines for all of his friends. Each...
It’s Super Bowl Weekend! How You Can Watch the Deaf Performers during SBLVII
On Sunday February 12th, Super Bowl LVII in Arizona will feature Deaf performers as part of the pregame and halftime festivities. Watch a dedicated camera featuring Justina Miles, Colin Denny, and Troy Kotsur live on YouTube, provided by FOX. We are excited to watch...
Join the “No Such Thing” Book Campaign and support ASDC
Brothers that READ together, LEAD together. Everyone, meet the newest Tiny Team Members Silas and Isaiah of No Such Thing! We are so excited for you to meet these two amazing brothers who are leading the way to make our world more inclusive. ...