Hearing loss resources for three to 21 years (1900)
Key points below
Wisconsin Educational Services Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (WESP-DHH)
- http://wesp-dhh.wi.gov/ Visit to learn more about these programs:
- Wisconsin Parent Guide Program
This program connects parents to other parents who can offer support and answer questions. - Deaf Mentor Program
Provides custom sign language instruction to families - Life After High School
Resources on colleges, how to prepare for job interviews, living alone and more.
- Wisconsin Parent Guide Program
Success for Kids with Hearing Loss
- https://successforkidswithhearingloss.com/
- Educational resources and children’s books about hearing loss.
- Student Support Groups that connect middle school and high school students with hearing loss. Many support groups sponsored by other organizations.
Hear Wisconsin
- https://hearwi.org/kellogg-child-family
Kellogg Child and Family Program helps children and families through:- Early intervention services
- Support groups
- Parent Resource Center
- Adult programs for individuals with developmental delays or disabilities
Hands and Voices
- http://www.handsandvoices.org/
- https://handsandvoiceswi.org/ (Wisconsin Chapter)
Resources for parents of children with hearing loss diagnosis
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/hearingloss/
A website that provides information on hearing loss, treatment options, expected developmental milestones, including support resources for parents and families.
Hearing Like Me
- http://hearinglikeme.com/
- News and lifestyle website for those affected by hearing loss.
Wisconsin Lions Camp
- https://www.lionspride.org/Lions_Camp.html
Camp for children, 6-17 years of age, with hearing loss and other disabilities.
Masters Family Speech & Hearing Center at Children’s Wisconsin
PO BOX 1997, MS B340
Milwaukee, WI 53201-1997 Phone #414-607-5280
Other teaching sheets that may be helpful:
#1915 American Sign Language resources