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Our Year of Empowerment & Advocacy

From the Executive Director: Our Year of Empowerment & Advocacy

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From the Executive Director: Our Year of Empowerment & Advocacy

The Foundation for Hearing & Speech Resources (FHSR) proudly declares 2026 as our Year of Empowerment & Advocacy. This year, we are affirming and expanding our commitment to helping every child and family affected by hearing loss find their voice.

We have seen firsthand that children who are deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) thrive when they are empowered to speak up for themselves, understand their rights, and lead with confidence. We also know that the entire community benefits when parents and caregivers are empowered to become their children’s strongest advocates as they navigate education systems, identify and access resources, and build circles of support.

Throughout the year, we will amplify the concerns of deaf and hard of hearing children beyond the family, educating local and state leaders about the essential role of sustained funding for education, Early Intervention, and support services for children with hearing loss. 

Together, we are creating a future where DHH children are heard, valued, and fully supported at every stage of life. We invite you to join us by joining our mailing list or making a donation to support our DHH kids.

Supporting the Child, the Family, the Community, and Elected Officials

In 2026, FHSR will:

  • Strengthen Education Support
    FHSR will deliver comprehensive educational guidance through our Education Coordinator Program, providing personalized resources for families and professionals to learn and implement evidence-based best practices for educating children with hearing loss. This includes strengthening literacy initiatives to address a critical barrier to DHH children’s long-term academic success.
  • Build Strategic Partnerships
    We will collaborate with current future professionals, especially in medicine and education, to increase awareness of the unique needs of children who are deaf and hard of hearing, from early identification and intervention to ongoing access to community-based supports and opportunities.
  • Advance Music Therapy Research
    FHSR will lead and support music therapy research projects and professional presentations that establish this therapeutic service as a standard of care for DHH children and provide a replicable model for successful interventions. FHSR’s Music Therapy program and its research projects will empower DHH children to build communication skills, confidence, and self-advocacy across all areas of their lives.
  • Engage in Advocacy to Impact Public Policy
    FHSR will proactively engage with elected officials to promote awareness and encourage sustained funding for public programs and educational support systems serving children with hearing loss.

We invite you to join us on this journey.

Empowerment and advocacy are strongest when they are shared. Whether you choose to volunteer, participate in our programs, make a donation, or help amplify our mission, your support fuels meaningful change for children who are deaf and hard of hearing. Together, we can build a more inclusive, equitable future where every child is supported, heard, and empowered to succeed.

Stay connected with FHSR throughout the year for updates on volunteer opportunities, fundraising events, and inspiring success stories, and subscribe to our newsletter to learn how you can be part of this important work.

Kristen Van Dyke,
Executive Director, FHSR

De la Directora Ejecutiva: Nuestro Año del Empoderamiento y la Abogacía

La Fundación para los Recursos Auditivos y del Habla (FHSR) se enorgullece de declarar 2026 como nuestro Año del Empoderamiento y la Abogacía. Este año, estamos reafirmando y ampliando nuestro compromiso de ayudar a todos los niños y familias afectados por la pérdida auditiva a encontrar su voz.

Hemos visto de primera mano que los niños con sordera y dificultades auditivas (DHH) prosperan cuando se les empoderan para que hablen por sí mismos, comprendan sus derechos y lideren con confianza. También sabemos que toda la comunidad se beneficia cuando se empodera a los padres y cuidadores para que se conviertan en los defensores más fuertes de sus hijos a la hora de navegar por los sistemas educativos, identificar y acceder a los recursos, y crear círculos de apoyo.

A lo largo del año, amplificaremos las preocupaciones de los niños sordos y con discapacidad auditiva más allá de la familia, educando a los líderes locales y estatales sobre el papel esencial de los fondos sostenidos para la educación, la intervención temprana y los servicios de apoyo para los niños con pérdida auditiva.

Juntos, estamos creando un futuro en el que los niños sordos y con discapacidad auditiva sean escuchados, valorados y apoyados plenamente en cada etapa de su vida. Le invitamos a formar parte de nuestra comunidad suscribiéndose a nuestra lista de correo o haciendo una donación para apoyar a nuestros niños con discapacidad auditiva.

Apoyando al niño, su familia, la comunidad, y los funcionarios electos.

En 2026, FHSR:

  • Fortalecerá el apoyo educativo
    FHSR ofrecerá orientación educativa integral a través de nuestro Programa de Coordinadores Educativos, proporcionando recursos personalizados para que la familias y los profesionales aprendan y apliquen las mejores prácticas basadas en la evidencia para educar a los niños con pérdida auditiva. Este incluye el fortalecimiento de las iniciativas de alfabetización para abordar una barrera crítica para el éxito académico a largo plazo de los niños con discapacidad auditiva.
  • Crear Alianzas Estratégicas
    Vamos a colaborar con los futuros profesionales, especialmente en medicina y educación, para aumentar la conciencia sobre las necesidades únicas de los niños sordos y con dificultades auditivas, desde la identificación y la intervención temprana hasta el continuo acceso a apoyos y oportunidades basados en la comunidad.
  • Progreso en la investigación sobre musicoterapia
    FHSR dirigirá y apoyará proyectos de investigación sobre musicoterapia y presentaciones profesionales que establezcan este servicio terapéutico como un estándar de atención para los niños con discapacidad auditiva y proporcionen un modelo replicable para intervenciones exitosas. El programa de musicoterapia de FHSR y sus proyectos de investigación empoderarán a los niños con discapacidad auditiva para que desarrollen habilidades de comunicación, confianza y autodefensa en todos los ámbitos de su vida.
  • Participar en actividades de promoción para influir en la Políticas Públicas
    FHSR colaborará de forma proactiva con los funcionarios electos para promover la concienciación y fomentar la financiación sostenida de los programas públicos y los sistemas de apoyo educativo destinados a los niños con pérdida auditiva.

Te invitamos a unirte a nosotros en estos esfuerzos

El empoderamiento y la defensa de los derechos son más fuertes cuando se comparten. Ya sea que elijas ser voluntario, participar en nuestros programas, hacer una donación o ayudar difundir nuestra misión, tu apoyo impulsa un cambio significativo para los niños sordos y con dificultades auditivas. Juntos, podemos construir un futuro más inclusivo y equitativo en el que todos los niños reciban apoyo, sean escuchados y se les empodere para alcanzar el éxito.

Manténgase en contacto con FHSR durante todo el año para recibir información actualizada sobre oportunidades para ser voluntario, eventos para recaudar fondos e inspiración sobre experiencias exitosas, y suscríbase a nuestro boletín informativo para saber cómo puede formar parte de esta importante labor.

Kristen Van Dyke,
Executive Director, FHSR

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  • ABOUT US
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    • TECHNOLOGY
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    • BIRTH TO AGE 3
    • PRE-K & KINDERGARTEN
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    • BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL
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    • EDUCATION COORDINATOR PROGRAM
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    • NEXT STEPS AFTER A FAILED HEARING SCREENING
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    • BIRTH TO AGE 3
    • PRE-K & KINDERGARTEN
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    • BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL
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    • LITERACY
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FHSR is a qualified 501(C)(3) tax exempt organization. Tax ID number 36-6082810.

©2026 Foundation for Hearing and Speech Resources.

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