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 […]
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 […]
New Taptic app supports DHH Community
Deaf and hard of hearing mobile users never need to worry about ever missing a crucial sound again. FHSR’s Education Coordinator, Anna Tess, sat down with Taptic creators, Drushya and Micah, to learn more about the app and its extraordinary features, as well as their interest in serving the D/deaf and hard of hearing community. […]
Self-Advocacy
Many visible and invisible burdens can accompany a hearing loss diagnosis. Anna Tess Ed. D – FHSR Education Coordinator knows these, both as a person who lives with hearing loss herself and as a teacher of the deaf. In this blog, Anna outlines some of these burdens and offers tips for how parents can teach […]
Mission Matters Interview
FHSR is thrilled to be featured on Missions Matters to discuss hearing loss in newborns and how FHSR is bringing awareness through our 1-3-6 Campaign. One of our goals is to normalize parents reporting weight, height, and hearing as part of a natural response to how the baby is doing. 1-3-6 Campaign #HowIsTheBaby’sHearing
WGN showcases our MTME – School Based Music Program
FHSR is thrilled to be featured in a story on WGN, showcasing our Music to My Ears MTME – School Based Music Program and incredible partnerships with Merit School of Music and Child’s Voice. Join FHSR Executive Director Kristen Van Dyke, Sally Blandon from Merit School and Wendy Deters from Childs Voice as they take […]
Tips for Parents Traveling with Kids with Hearing Loss
Traveling with with a child with hearing loss can be a daunting experience, but it doesn’t need to be! We know there are many things to remember and pack for when traveling with children, without thinking about the extra equipment needed for children hearing loss. Before you leave, make sure that you have extra batteries […]
Amplified – A mini-series podcast about growing up with hearing loss
Katie Radasevich AuD CCC-A (Associate Board Co-Chair) and her parents, Rudy (Board Co-Chair) and Eileen Radasevich discuss Katie’s hearing loss diagnosis on its 30-year anniversary. Katie Radasevich already demonstrated a speech and language delay when she was identified with a significant hearing loss at age two. Listen to Katie and her family share the journey […]
Back to School – Tips for Parents of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students
As we embark on a new school year and students return to in-person learning, below are some tips to assist your child’s education team in understanding your child and their hearing loss to ensure a positive start to the school year. We know going back to school can make any parent nervous (and excited), but […]
A Move for the Kids Interview with Mal and Jen Evangelides
FHSR sat down with the amazing Mallory Evangelides, team captain for Mal’s Pals, and her mom Jennifer Evangelides, to chat about the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago’s Move for the Kids 5K Run/Walk event. Please join us at Move for the Kids on Sunday, May 19th at 9:00 am on the Chicago Lakefront!
