Jun 17, 2015 | Educators, Parents and Families, Service Providers
Every year, 10 000 infants are born in the United States with sensorineural deafness. Deaf children of hearing (and nonsigning) parents are unique among all children in the world in that they cannot easily or naturally learn the language that their parents speak....
Jun 28, 2014 | Parents and Families
The Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) is the first educational plan for the ‘whole family.’ The IFSP is a legal document mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, (IDEA-Part C), that details the “how to’s” to...
Apr 7, 2014 | Parents and Families
In 2011, a panel of parents convened at the California Department of Education (CDE) to create a document for parents of children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, that contains evidence-based and balanced information. It is our intent that this information will help...
Apr 1, 2014 | Parents and Families
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). IDEA is the federal law that governs the education of children with...
Apr 1, 2014 | Parents and Families
Communicating with your child is the foundation of reading. It is never too early to communicate with your child, especially if they are deaf or hard of hearing. Very young infants may not be able to use words, but they can communicate. Babies communicate when they...
