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      • FACTS ABOUT HEARING LOSS & HEARING LEVELS
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FHSR
The Foundation for Hearing and Speech Resources
CREATING AND FUNDING PROGRAMS THAT HELP CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH HEARING LOSS PARTICIPATE FULLY IN ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE
ABOUT

From education to equipment support to social interactions: Our goal is for deaf and hard of hearing children and young adults to be on par with their hearing peers.

The Foundation for Hearing and Speech Resources (FHSR)
ABOUT
From education to equipment support to social interactions our goal is for deaf/hard of hearing children and young adults to be on par with their hearing peers.

Meet Roselynn  

the FHSR 2022 Champion Child

To learn more about her journey, read our latest Blog! 

It is because of people like you that FHSR has been able to grow our programming and support. Roselynn has been the recipient of a variety of life-changing programs offered by the Foundation. 

 

Will you Join Us!

We need your help to make this year our most successful year ever!

For over 60 years FHSR has played a crucial role in supporting deaf and hard of hearing children and their families through unique research based programming with a focus on education programs, music programs and clinical services.  

With your help we can level the playing field for all Illinois children living with hearing loss and place them on the road to success! 
Give TODAY!
AND
LEARN ABOUT ROSELYN'S STORY!
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When your child is diagnosed with hearing loss, it can be a stressful time when you are inundated with new information. As parents, relatives and professionals who work with deaf and hard of hearing children, our Board is uniquely aware of the challenges families face when a child has been identified with hearing loss. For over 60 years, we have been a foundation dedicated to providing support to both the child and the family through our wrap around services.

Early Childhood Music Enrichment Classes

Individual and Group Instrument Classes

School Based Music Programs

 Winter Music Therapy Program

Carter Williams, 3 years old with Audiologists Kathleen Colella (left) and Susan Reynolds (center);

Loaner Hearing Aid Program

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Ages and Stages

Hart Family Cochlear Implant Education Coordinator

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Old Town School of Music 
Early Childhood and Instrument Classes
4544 N Lincoln Ave. & 909 W. Armitage Avenue Chicago, Il

Merit School of Music
Early Childhood and Instrument Classes
38 S. Peoria St, Chicago Il.

Music Makers of Western Springs
Instrument Classes & Musical Theatre
4332 Howard Ave.Western Springs, Il.

School of Rock 
Performance-Based Music Education including Instrument Classes, Rehearsals and Live Performances
3139 Dundee Rd Northbrook & 219 Lake St. Oak Park, Il.

MTME Tuition-Free Music Scholarships

Created specifically for Deaf and hard of hearing children to bring Music into their lives, FHSR offeres a variety of class options for kids ages 0-15 years.   We are partnering with 6 different schools throughout Chicagoland to offer many options including 
  • Early Childhood classes
  • Individual Instrument Classes
  • Rock Band &
  • Musical Theatre

Music & Movement 
Early Childhood Classes
1000 Elm St, Glenview Il.

Community School of the Arts 
Early Childhood Music & Instrument Classes
501 College Ave,
Wheaton, Il.

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Donate Today!

Thank you for joining the FHSR Associate Board & supporting local Loaner Hearing Aid Banks

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Music Therapy returns 2023

FHSR is so excited to announce our
Music Therapy Program is beginning again  Winter 2023!  

Saturdays from January 21 thru April 22 at
2 locations:

Child’s Voice – 1846 W. Belmont Ave 
9:00-10:00 AM
Music Makers of Western Springs
11:00-12:00 PM

While the idea of music for children with hearing loss may seem counter-intuitive, in fact thanks to todays hearing devises even children with profound hearing loss can benefit from music therapy enjoying both  rhythm and music. 

Some of our goals include:
Listening to or making music to encourage careful listening (auditory training) 
Singing, playing and writing songs to support speech and language development 
Making music together as part of social and cultural connection with others
Music making as part of personal enrichment and self-esteem. 

Register Today!

Created specifically for deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) children, ages 5-8, this unique research based, tuition-free music therapy program is being offered this winter on Saturday mornings at 2 locations.   

Meeting once a week for an hour over the course of 12 weeks, this interactive and engaging program has the goal of sharpening a DHH child’s listening skills while boosting their self-esteem, socialization, and articulation with their peers in a fun musical setting.

Listening to and making music with friends and family can provide fun adventures and new, exciting sounds to explore. Age appropriate siblings are welcome to join.

For questions about the program contact us HERE
Hearing aid in baby girl's ear. Toddler child wearing a hearing aid at home. Disabled child, disability and deafness concept.

AGES & STAGES

FHSR was started by parents just like you, and we continue to be a Board comprised of parents of deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) children and professionals that serve children living with hearing loss. We have been where you are, and want to share what we’ve learned.
As your child grows at each age and stage the needs and issues to be addressed will change.  We want to grow with your child and be there to support families at each intersection. 
To meet this initiative FHSR will be adding to the Ages & Stages Resources program sections broken down by key benchmarks in your deaf or hard of hearing child’s life.  
Coming Soon: Pre-K-2nd Grade. 
We will be covering Language Development, School Choice,  Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and 504 Plans, and Technology informational support.  
VISIT AGES AND STAGES
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JOIN OUR MAILING LIST
REGISTER TODAY!
AND
Donate to fund Pediatric Loaner Hearing Aid Banks

CHEERS & BEERS FOR EARS FUNDRAISER RETURNS!

date – October 1, 2022

time – 3pm till Close.

place – Little Owl Social Pub | 3747 Grand Blvd, Brookfield Il 

All donations will support Pediatric Loaner Hearing Aid Banks throughtout Chicagoland.

More than 1 billion young people could be at risk of facing hearing loss, a new study shows.
“It is estimated that 0.67–1.35 billion adolescents and young adults worldwide could be at risk of hearing loss from exposure to unsafe listening practices because of their use of headphones and earbuds and attendance at loud music venues” according to the study, which was published in BMJ Journal.

“Damage from unsafe listening can compound over the life course, and noise exposure earlier in life may make individuals more vulnerable to age-related hearing loss,” researchers said.

IN THE NEWS

More than 1 billion young people could be at risk of hearing loss, a new study shows

Click here to read more about it

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Every contribution to FHSR helps improve the lives of deaf and hard of hearing children. 

We hope you will consider making a gift to support these children.  Thank you!

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        • SCHOOL BASED MUSIC PROGRAMS
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