The National Center for Medical Home Implementation recently announced a new resource that provides direction, resources, and tools to pediatric medical home clinicians and practices seeking to advance their knowledge and understanding of the medical home concept as it relates to practice transformation.
Monthly Archives: January 2015
Link: http://medicalhomes.aap.org/Pages/default.aspx
Tiredness in Deaf Children
You might have noticed that your deaf child gets more tired than hearing children. You’re not alone – fatigue is common in deaf children. Here we explain why this is and how you can help your child.
Link: http://www.ndcs.org.uk/family_support/education_for_deaf_children/education_during_school_years/tiredness.html
NCHAM Webinar: Meeting the Needs of Physicians in Support of EHDI
Register now for the next NCHAM webinar scheduled for February 11th.
Learn more and register at the link below.
Link: http://www.infanthearing.org/resources_home/events/physicians-in-support-of-ehdi.html
Congenital hearing loss prevalent among children with Down syndrome
The prevalence of congenital hearing loss is significantly higher among newborns with Down syndrome compared with the total neonatal population, according to a retrospective chart review of 109 infants with Down syndrome.
Link: http://aapnews.aappublications.org/content/36/2/2.3.full
The Blue Lobster: New interactive ASL bilingual storybook app
The Blue Lobster storybook for iPad is the first early reader app designed for young children ages three and up that also helps young deaf children acquire ASL and reading skills.
Read more at the link below.
Link: http://www.digitaljournal.com/technology/the-blue-lobster-new-interactive-asl-bilingual-storybook-app/article/410364#ixzz3PtgxeDUT
“No Ordinary Hero” Movie Inspires with Deaf Superhero
According to a press release, this film marks the first time in cinematic history that a Screen Actors Guild commercial feature film has been executive produced and directed exclusively by people who are deaf.
Read more about the movie at the link below.
Link: http://www.times-standard.com/lifestyle/20150121/superdeafy-saves-the-day
Understanding the Differences between IDEA, 504 and ADA
Do you need help in understanding the difference between IDEA, Section 504 and ADA? The attached chart helps explain and compare.
Link: http://dredf.org/advocacy/comparison.html
NCHAM Webinar: Meeting the Needs of Physicians in Support of EHDI
Register now for the next “Move the Needle” webinar scheduled for February 11th.
Learn more and register at the link below.
Link: http://www.infanthearing.org/resources_home/events/physicians-in-support-of-ehdi.html
National Association of the Deaf and PepsiCo Select Treshelle Edmond to Bring ASL to Super Bowl XLIX
he National Association of the Deaf (NAD) and PepsiCo announced today that actress Treshelle Edmond has been selected to bring the beauty of American Sign Language (ASL) to one of the most popular sports and entertainment events of the year – Super Bowl Sunday.