Planning Ahead for DHH Families
SPECIAL NEEDS, SPECIAL PLANNING FOR DHH FAMILIES No parent wants to imagine a time when they cannot care for their child. And yet, if all goes well, our children will outlive us. It’s crucial that parents plan ahead so that their wishes are honored and their children cared for. Making an estate plan is an […]
From the Executive Director: Our Year of Access & Inclusion
FHSR is thrilled to announce 2025 as “Our Year of Access & Inclusion.” This year, we are dedicated to making our programs and services even more accessible and inclusive for deaf and hard of hearing children (DHH) and their families. We believe that every child, regardless of hearing ability, deserves the opportunity to thrive. That’s why […]
Deaf with Disability (DWD)
This blog will discuss students who have a hearing loss and a comorbid disability (DWD). According to Gallaudet Research Institute (GRI; 2011), 40% of students who are deaf/hearing loss with disability (DWD) can have comorbid disabilities such as low vision, legal blindness, development delay, learning disability, orthopedic impairment, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), traumatic brain injury, cognitive […]
Toy Recommendations for Kids with Hearing Loss
Toy Recommendations for Kids with Hearing Loss Toys and books representing the experiences of children with hearing loss can be hard to find. As a teacher of the deaf and school principal, Dr. Anna Tess, the FHSR Education Coordinator, understands the importance of representation in and out of the classroom. Having characters with representation can help […]
When it’s not Hearing Loss
When my son (who was born deaf and received cochlear implants at 6 months) was in second grade, he struggled with spelling. Because he was at a private school, support services were not available to him so we had his teacher work with him after school to help him learn how to spell and strengthen […]
THANK YOU TO OUR ROCK THE TOWN SPONSORS
We Are Grateful For Your Support! Thank you for attending Rock the Town for Hearing. Your support makes our work possible! FHSR is also proud to partner with our sponsors. Please see below to learn more about each of them, and the important work they do to support FHSR and the deaf and hard of […]
Summertime Tips for Kids with Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants
Summer time is filled with hot days and water fun! Below are some tips and tricks for maintaining cochlear implants and hearing aid equipment for kids with hearing loss throughout the warm months to avoid damage. Hearing Aids Earmold care Develop a routine for rinsing off earmolds to eliminate any sunscreen/bug spray/bubbles that may have […]
How to prepare your DHH child for Camp – Tips from the FHSR Education Coordinator
Going to camp for all kids is exciting but if your child has hearing loss, it can also require planning. Ensure success at camp by making sure your child and their camp team are well prepared. It may be your child’s first camp or tenth camp. It is still important to think through all of […]
Camden’s Story
Meet Camden – our 2023 FHSR Champion Child! Camden is an energetic, outgoing, and curious 3 ½ year old who loves reading, pretending, and going to school. He also happens to have hearing loss. If being pirate or a builder is up your alley, you would love to go on an adventure with Camden! Camden’s […]
Meet Anna Tess
FHSR EDUCATION COORDINATOR – ANNA TESS In recent years, the Foundation for Hearing and Speech Resources (FHSR) has heard from families a need for a parent/teacher resource to support their child with hearing loss in educational settings. To answer this need, FHSR has created the Education Coordinator program to support parents, teachers and administrators with […]
