Drop-in Virtual Happy Hour!

This informal event is a chance to connect with each other, and recharge among the positive energy of parents with similar stories. This event will run for 90 minutes in an open house format. The first half hour will be reserved for quick introductions, and the following hour will include group discussion and time to ask questions. Feel free to sign on at any time during the event, for as long as you are able. No need to show up on time or stay logged in for the entire meeting. 

Whether you're brand new here, or you've been with us for years, we all have a story to share. Put the kids to bed, pour yourself a happy hour beverage, and come say hi on Zoom!

Roundtable Discussion with

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Adults!

A diverse panel of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Adults share how the experiences growing up helped influence who they are today.

About this event:

Virginia Hands & Voices is pleased to present a virtual roundtable discussion with D/HH Adults via Zoom. This event is a collaborative effort with AG Bell - Virginia Chapter, Northern Virginia Cued Speech Association and Virginia Department of Deaf and Hard of Hearing. 

This informal virtual meeting will feature a panel of deaf and hard of hearing adults from across the state, each using a wide range of communication modes. We recognize that many parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing may not have the opportunity to hear from adults who are also deaf and hard of hearing. We welcome you to join us for an opportunity to learn and ask questions about the educational and social experiences that helped shape our panelists into the successful adults they are today!

The panel will be led by Virginia Hands & Voices board member and Communication Chair, Jill Young, Au.D., F-AAA.

Jill Young is an audiologist with hearing loss who lives and practices in Virginia. She lost her hearing to bacterial meningitis at age one and was mainstreamed into an oral public school. Growing up, Jill used hearing aids and an FM system through public school and college. After college, she learned American Sign Language at Gallaudet University at age 23 where she also obtained her Doctorate in Audiology. Today, Jill has been practicing audiology for 19 years. She uses cochlear implants and lives in Virginia with her husband, her 12 year old son, and her 10 month old puppy who all have normal hearing! In addition to working as an audiologist, Jill serves on the board as Communication Chair for Virginia Hands & Voices and she is co-leader on the Northern Virginia Learning Community for parents and professional dealing with early childhood hearing loss.

Meet the Geneticist

Dr. Marta Biderman Waberski, Pediatric Specialists of Virginia

Meet the Audiologist

Dr. Cynthia Clark, University of Virginia 

Meet the ENT

Dr. Kelley Dodson, Virginia Commonwealth University 

A Roundtable Discussion with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Adults!

Attention Dads and Male caregivers!!

Virtual Panel of Father's of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children

 A Q&A for dads of newly diagnosed children

that are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

We welcomed Wanda Council, Education Specialist with the

Virginia Department of Education, to discuss the purpose and importance of the

Virginia Communication Plan for a

Student Who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Cued Speech is a mode of communication that can provide complete visual access to the spoken language of the home and school. While it can stand alone as a modality, it can also function effectively to enhance other modes of communication, specifically Listening and Spoken Language and American Sign Language.

Cued Speech also has many other uses in targeted areas such as cochlear implant rehabilitation, foreign language acquisition, providing visual support for speech production, and as part of a multi sensory course of action with auditory processing or auditory neuropathy issues. It can be an important asset in acquisition of a solid base in complete language. 

Presented by: Suhad Keblawi, Executive Director of the Testing, Evaluation and Certification Unit (for Cued Language Transliterator national certification); Angela Laptewicz, Nationally Certified Cued Language Transliterator; and Maureen Bellamy, Vice President, Northern Virginia Cued Speech Association. 

Learn about The FIG (Familiarity, Intent, Goal) Method of advocacy with Dr. Saperstein. This workshop helps parents know when it is the right time to speak up, and what words to use. She will discuss how to advocate effectively in everyday situations with friends, family and acquaintances, as well as more "high stakes"encounters, such as with doctors or at school/service meetings. This can be especially helpful when someone has said something that really hurts, or made you angry or exasperated. This is a powerful tool that you can use at any time!

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Here's where you can find additional support:

https://www.nad.org/coronavirus/education/

https://www.nad.org/contact-nad/

Virtual Story Time Meet-Up for Elementary Students

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IEP Accommodations

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Fire Safety 2017

Every Second Counts - Original HV Leadership Pres 

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Every Second Counts - Original Presentation for Professionals

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