There is a summer camp for the children who are hard of hearing or deaf in Leesville.

It’s called Camp Wonder Hands, and it’s been going on for 22 years.

“The goal of Camp Wonder Hands is to afford an opportunity where hard of hearing, and deaf children come together, and their deaf culture is celebrated,” says camp director E.T. Taylor.

Link: https://www.wltx.com/article/news/camp-wonder-hands-for-deaf-children/101-567372918

The Mike Bush Fantasy Baseball Camp for the deaf and hard of hearing is now in its 28th year. It helps empower kids with a disability and let them celebrate their ability.

Link: https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/making-a-difference/camp-is-a-home-run-for-kids-who-are-deaf/63-567125652

Link: https://engage.vevent.com/index.jsp?eid=5175&seid=449

Link: http://www.pacer.org/forms/workshops.asp?wksp=9E3F2B1E-DB7C-40F5-B8BA-16FB3F8DF3C0

Link: http://heartolearn.org/tutorials/family-wellbeing/bullying.html

The best way to find out if your baby may be deaf or hard of hearing is by a hearing screening. Early diagnosis and intervention will help them reach their full potential.

Link: https://www.cdc.gov/features/baby-hearing-screening/index.html

Learning how to use evidence-based counseling skills will help you communicate effectively and intentionally with your patients and their families.

Link: http://heartolearn.org/tutorials/clinical-skills/getting-started-basic-concepts.html

The Clerc Center has released the K-12 ASL Content Standards. The web site has downloadable free resources for teachers and parents of students in grades K through 12 whose first language is American Sign Language.

Link: http://www.gallaudet.edu/k-12-asl-content-standards

Link: http://www.gallaudet.edu/k-12-asl-content-standards

The latest issue of the Journal of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (JEHDI) is now available and can be read or downloaded at no cost by going to www.JEHDI.usu.edu

Link: www.JEHDI.usu.edu