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Communicating Effectively While Wearing Masks and Physical Distancing
https://www.asha.org/public/Communicating-Effectively-While-Wearing-Masks-and-Physical-Distancing/
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | Year 2019 Position Statement: Principles and Guidelines for Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Programs
NCHAM Webinars This Week
NCHAM is hosting two webinars this week on introductory topics for those new to the EHDI system or someone needing a refresher course.
On Wednesday, July 22 at 3 pm ET, Terry Foust will cover the topic of “Audiology 101 – Introduction to Audiology for Non-audiologists Working in and Supporting EHDI Activities.”
On Thursday, July 23 at 3 pm, Janet DesGeorges will discuss “Introduction of Family Support/Role of Families in the EHDI System.”
Register now for these great opportunities.
http://infanthearing.org/resources_home/events/index.html#July-22-2020″
Coming Together to Support Communities: Supporting Families During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond
As the COVID-19 pandemic stretches onward, how are organizations identifying and supporting family needs? Join Expecting Health, Candace Lindow-Davies of Hands & Voices, and Dr. Mary Schroth of Cure SMA to discuss ways we can work together to support family needs now and in the long-term.
In this webinar, families and professionals will learn about:• COVID-19 support services for families available now;• COVID-19 supports available long-term; and• Opportunities to build partnerships to meet family needs.
Date/Time: [TOMORROW] Tuesday, June 30th, 2020 from 12-1 pm ET
Register now!
Please email Annie at aevans@geneticalliance.org with questions about logistics or to submit a question to the speakers.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsf-2sqDwjHNHV6M-SkeBKNdMMOidcFvk6%20
The Input Matters: Assessing Cumulative Language Access in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals and Populations
Deaf in the time of Face Masks
https://www.columbusalive.com/news/20200624/deaf-in-time-of-face-masks
June is National Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Awareness Month
CMV is the most common infectious cause of birth defects. Pregnant women, parents, and healthcare providers can find information and resources about CMV: https://www.cdc.gov/cmv/.
Just keep swimming: Swim tips for children who are deaf or hard of hearing
Oberkotter Foundation Fall 2020 Grant Cycle
The Oberkotter Foundation’s Fall 2020 Program Support grant cycle will open June 1, 2020. The Trustees are seeking applications for projects that will assist in achieving their goal to increase access to coordinated listening and spoken language and audiology early intervention services for children who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families.
Interested applicants may submit a Letter of Inquiry between June 1, 2020, and June 30, 2020, through the Foundation’s online application. Please visit www.oberkotterfoundation.org for more information about the Foundation’s focus and the application process.