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 […]
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 […]
Parents of Students transitioning to College or the workforce
Parents of Students transitioning to College or the workforce For Parents Who Are Also Transitioning: For many parents, we share fear of the unknown when it comes to our children. For parents of children with disabilities, this can be a lifelong challenge. Now that our DHH children are transitioning to college, community college, trade school […]
Tips for IEPs & 504s
As a teacher of the deaf and school principal, I have been in numerous Individual Educational Plan (IEP) and 504 meetings and found that many people aren’t aware of their rights or information about the IEP and 504 process. I wrote this blog as an introduction to current laws (as of August, 2024) and your […]
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 […]
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 […]
Roger Vs. FM System
ROGER Today’s high-powered hearing aids and cochlear implants contain Bluetooth streaming options that when paired with a Roger eliminate the need for an FM system. The Bluetooth provides a direct connection for Bluetooth enabled devices, most notably smartphones and tablets, and are made for Smartphone functionality. On the surface, the direct connection is easy to […]
