Hear and See How the Grinch Stole Christmas being read and captioned and in ASL
The first book in the FHSR literacy library – How the Grinch Stole Christmas
News & Events
Tips for Successful Virtual Learning for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Kids
2020 has not looked like any other year we have seen, causing parents and caregivers to wear even more hats when it comes to their children’s education. Parents and Caregivers have become science teachers, gym teachers, lunch room helpers and art instructors (to name a few) as schools have moved to online classrooms. With a deaf/hard of hearing child we are asking Parents and Caregivers to also become the hearing itinerate, speech language pathologist and interpreter. As I write this my 14-year old, who was born deaf and was bilaterally implanted at 6 months of age, is attending his Freshman …
Supporting Deaf/Hard of Hearing Children from Identification to Education : Video Recording Now Available
The FHSR Speaker Series 2020: Supporting Deaf/Hard of Hearing Children from Identification to Education webinar recording is now available. Video webinar preview The original FHSR Speaker Series event occurred on February 6, 2020 at Columbia College in Chicago, Illinois and featured experts in pediatric hearing loss discussing the current best practices during the journey of DHH children from identification as deaf through treatment and therapy and on to entering formal education. Additionally, the panel shared information about new technologies/practices/research/therapies used to help deaf/hard of hearing children and their families work together with professionals to help deaf children thrive. Featured panelists included: Nancy …
2020 was a Banner Year for Bowling with Friends!
Bowling Team FHSR! Bowling with Friends FHSR and the FHSR Associate Board hosted Bowling with Friends at Pinstripes in Oakbrook on February 9th 2020. Bowling with Friends brought together over 24 families and more then 35 children with hearing loss and their siblings on a cool winter afternoon in Chicago. The purpose of the event was to promote community and create friendships for kids with hearing loss. This free family event encouraged shared experiences among families who have children with hearing loss. One of FHSR goals is to provide opportunities to support these children and their caregivers. This was the …
Thanks to all who attended Rock the Town for Hearing & Cheers for Ears 2019
A big thank you to everybody who helped make Rock the Town and Cheers for Ears 2019 smashing successes!
Bowling for Friends – A Big Hit!
A big thank you to everybody who made Bowling with Friends 2019 a great success! The FHSR Associate Board was so happy to see so many children come out and bowl with new and old friends.
Cheers & Beers for Ears – A Big Success!
A big thank you to everybody who made Cheers & Beers for Ears 2018 a rousing success! The FHSR Associate Board could not have done it without the help of our fabulous supporters. We also want to thank Loukia, Dave Wzorek, and Out of Hours!
Upcoming events
Connections Webinar: Creating a music rich environment in homes for infants with hearing loss
Thursday January 28, 2021 7:30 pm - virtual event
Creating a music rich environment in homes for infants and young children with hearing loss. Through sharing a variety of musical techniques and approaches, Sally and Kristen will dig into the science-based pedagogy that further enhances the overall development and habilitation of young DHH children.
Live from Merit: Music Education for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Children
- virtual event
Visionary music educators are finding that the benefits of music education are especially beneficial to children who are deaf/hard of hearing (DHH).
Join us for this free virtual seminar hosted by Merit in partnership with FHSR examining the power of music education for deaf/hard of hearing children.