https://www.omaha.com/news/what-not-to-say-to-a-deaf-child/article_24f86b63-223c-5e52-9433-c037aaec81ee.html

We want to hear about the work you are doing related to CMV. Submit an abstract NOW for the CMV Public Health and Policy Conference!

Today is World Hearing Day and the World Health Organization is celebrating with this message – Don’t let hearing loss limit you.

https://www.who.int/news-room/initiatives/world-hearing-day-2020

Find some at the link below!

https://www.mydeafchild.org/?fbclid=IwAR1jMQ_OHn0FshW2JLGfviDBZJ0mxTUCXqKtpPEFaZ-R0Q1b5foTbz-Uyfk#welcome

The 2020 EHDI Meeting is just around the corner. There are still instructional session opportunities available you can register to attend – on Sunday and Wednesday. Learn more about one of the Wednesday sessions below.

Another Instructional Session opportunity on Wednesday is still taking registrants. Read more about “Determining Auditory Potential> How do I know if Hearing aids are enough?” and register now. 

https://ehdimeeting.org/schedule/griddetails.cfm…

We have instructional sessions on Wednesday, 3/11. There is still space in the “Self-Care 101: Creating Sustainable Support for Parents and Providers” session. Read more and register now!
https://ehdimeeting.org/schedule/griddetails.cfm?aid=12520&pg=inst&day

Interesting in learning more about how to conduct a needs assessment? You can still sign up for this Sunday afternoon instructional session – Conducting an EHDI Program Needs Assessment: A Primer.
https://ehdimeeting.org/schedule/griddetails.cfm?aid=12510&pg=inst&day

It is important for children to grasp the concept of uppercase and lowercase letters in order for them to be successful at both reading at writing.

http://www.heartolearn.org/materials/docs/Upper%20Case%20lower%20case%20dino%20match_Jan2020.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2_EnpLE0FWKMGMD8xR_g2koa0of9JzHCXTTStwyrY7alSmQ7zPdc9UP1g

“Exploring a Valuable Resource: Setting Language in Motion”

Registration is open for a FREE online training to support parents working with other parents, families, and caregivers of deaf and hard of hearing babies and young children.  DHH mentors, guides and role models are also encouraged to participate.

Guided instruction to help parent leaders explore the extensive supports is available within the 7 modules of Setting Language in Motion (available in English, ASL and Spanish with captioning).  Parent leaders will also have the opportunity to interact/discuss application of the tools with other parent leaders in the Clerc Center Online Community. Estimated to be a 4 to 6 hour time commitment.  Certificate of completion available.

The training/discussion opens in the Clerc Center Online Community on February 18 and will close on March 4, 2020.

See flyer attached for more information and the link to register now.

Questions?  Contact the Clerc Center at training.clerccenter@gallaudet.edu.