Dallas Hearing Foundation

Join us for a Golf Tournament and Family Fun Day on October 14th, 2024 at Brookhaven Country Club! We will have golfer and non-golfer activities around the Tournament and a reception party at the end of the day!

Get your tickets now and bring the kiddos out for a day of fun!

www.Fundraiserdhf.org

Happy back to school to all the kiddos going back today!

DHF ❤️’s to collaborate with the Dallas Audiology Society for hearing screenings in the community. Throw back to Senior Source 2021.

From cochlear implant surgery to AVT, sweet Amari became part of the DHF family in 2017. We love getting updates from mom on his hearing journey!!!

In honor of the Olympics, let’s congratulate the DHF Teen Squad member, Andrew Brian Suarez, who is on the USA National Deaf Wrestling Team and has qualified to represent United States of America at the 2025 Tokyo Deaflympics for both Men’s Freestyle and Roman Greco Wrestling in the heavy weight division. Congratulations Andrew!!!!!

We LOVED getting to see Sturgill at Statewide! Mom Ashley brought Sturgill by to say hello to DHF. Sturgill received cochlear implants through DHF and is doing amazing! Loved seeing our Plano ISD Deaf Educators!

If you are at the Statewide Conferece in Austin, stop by and see DHF in the exhibit hall! So great to see so many families, educators and professionals come together.

Wow! Such great hospitality today from La Moderna. Our friendship all started with sign language pasta! The DHF Teen Squad got to tour the plant in Cleburne today where they make the pasta. We were also treated to a game of the Cleburne Railroaders! What a great company that creates a great family environment. We are all about community! Thank you for the hospitality Francisco Lopez, Juan Pablo Monroy and Tanya Vaquez!

Flashback to sweet Sofia from Honduras getting her implant in 2018!

Hooray for Camp Mary Poppins July 18-20 in Addison, TX. We designed this fun camp for children (K-12) who are deaf and hard of hearing and their siblings, but have OPENED REGISTRATION TO ALL KIDS K-12! Please share with your families so they can join us next week!
Registration for Camp Mary Poppins is NOW LIVE at https://events.circuitree.com/utd/Registration/RegistrationType/?returnUrl=%252futd%252fRegistration%252fEventSelection%252f%257b0%257d%252f%253ffilter%253dpeid%257cEDLrCGkkRqc%253d&filter=peid%7CEDLrCGkkRqc%3D&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR32SxDnqxK4YH271NoZvkrPludeX9_muhohDHkbqcDYm4WmjBjTEe60dgo_aem_YE9B138aeEHIJwpB6ekKAQ

Registration Type Participants under the age of 18 are required to have a parent/legal guardian create a parent account and complete the registration forms. A parent or legal guardian must agree to legal terms in order for a minor to participate.

Five years ago sweet Camilla was getting her implant. Mom has done an amazing job and Camilla is now thriving with her language!

It’s a great day for a cochlear implant! We can’t wait to hear about Giliberto’s hearing journey.

2017 saw Holly getting her implant, was exciting!!!! All the way from the Philippines!

Throwback to sweet Eisley receiving her implants!

Flashback to 2018 when Dr. Rodgers implanted Kemi from Houston!

GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG ADULTS WITH HEARING LOSS

Hello Adventurers!
My name is Erin Mangwiro, I have bilateral cochlear implants, and I am the Program Director for Young Adults at AG Bell.

I am thrilled to extend a warm invitation to you from the Young Leaders Board (YLB) of AG Bell! Our mission is to expand the visibility of AG Bell and provide invaluable resources for young adults who are deaf or hard of hearing. Through networking events, skill development opportunities, and leadership roles, we aim to broaden your professional and social circles.

The YLB is comprised of passionate deaf and hard of hearing individuals who primarily use Listening and Spoken Language. We are dedicated to:
• Engaging young adults by establishing a global network.
• Empowering young adults to actively participate in meaningful causes.
• Educating young adults to become leaders in their communities.
We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Summer Camp Fun Retreat, taking place from August 9-11, 2024, in the beautiful surroundings of Texas. This retreat promises an unforgettable experience filled with activities like hiking, swimming, arts and crafts, and leadership development, all designed to foster connections and personal growth.

Join us for a weekend of fun, learning, and camaraderie with fellow DHH/LSL peers. Your presence would be a fantastic addition to this incredible event!

Young Leader's Board Summer Camp Fun Retreat Registration Please click the link to complete this form.

Thank you for a great Summit today. Great speakers and topics! Great to see so many people in the room working on advocacy for others.

In Loving Memory of Colleen Barrett

With heavy hearts, we honor the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Colleen Barrett, a cherished member of the Dallas Hearing Foundation board. Colleen’s unwavering commitment to serving others, coupled with her boundless compassion, touched countless lives and left an indelible mark on our community.

As a dedicated member of the Dallas Hearing Foundation board, Colleen brought passion, vision, and expertise to every endeavor. Her steadfast advocacy for individuals with hearing challenges transformed countless lives. Colleen’s leadership was characterized by grace, humility, and an unwavering dedication to making a difference.

Beyond her professional achievements, Colleen was a beacon of kindness and generosity, radiating warmth and empathy to all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her infectious spirit, genuine smile, and compassionate heart endeared her to everyone she met, leaving a lasting impression that will be fondly remembered by all.

Colleen’s legacy will continue to inspire us to strive for excellence, to embrace compassion, and to make a positive impact in the lives of others. Though she may no longer walk beside us, her spirit will forever live on in the lives she touched and the hearts she uplifted.

Rest in peace, dear Colleen. Your kindness, your grace, and your unwavering spirit will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.

-The Dallas Hearing Foundation Board-

In Loving Memory of Colleen Barrett

With heavy hearts, we honor the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Colleen Barrett, a cherished member of the Dallas Hearing Foundation board. Colleen's unwavering commitment to serving others, coupled with her boundless compassion, touched countless lives and left an indelible mark on our community.

As a dedicated member of the Dallas Hearing Foundation board, Colleen brought passion, vision, and expertise to every endeavor. Her steadfast advocacy for individuals with hearing challenges transformed countless lives. Colleen's leadership was characterized by grace, humility, and an unwavering dedication to making a difference.

Beyond her professional achievements, Colleen was a beacon of kindness and generosity, radiating warmth and empathy to all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her infectious spirit, genuine smile, and compassionate heart endeared her to everyone she met, leaving a lasting impression that will be fondly remembered by all.

Colleen's legacy will continue to inspire us to strive for excellence, to embrace compassion, and to make a positive impact in the lives of others. Though she may no longer walk beside us, her spirit will forever live on in the lives she touched and the hearts she uplifted.

Rest in peace, dear Colleen. Your kindness, your grace, and your unwavering spirit will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.

-The Dallas Hearing Foundation Board-

Join us in raising money for the DHF Teen Squad in honor of our AMAZING SLPs that we work with! Happy National Speech-Language-Hearing Month!!!

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Today for our Tidbit, we spotlight Aid the Silent Aid the Silent and Dallas Hearing Foundation - two non-profits in Texas that we consider friends.

Both organizations support those who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) with various programs including resources, events, teen programs, and funding (if eligible).

Aid the Silent (ATS) is located in San Antonio: https://zurl.co/lgSm
"ATS offers:
~Resources - provides financial assistance for communication resources such as hearing aids, sign language lessons, speech therapy, assistive communication devices, etc.
~Education - financially assists deaf educators with classroom accommodations, supplies and equipment, outreach inclusion, and training and conference fees.
~Ministry - provides funding of deaf youth camper fees, accessibility resources and bi-lingual counselors to faith-based camps. Provides for practical needs for families who are needing additional resources.
~Deaf Awareness - educate the community and promote inclusion and acceptance through full accommodations and accessibility through ATS community nights, community plays and events, and 5K's"

Dallas Hearing Foundation (DHF) : https://zurl.co/jCJz
"DHF provides advanced hearing technology and services to individuals with hearing loss including:
~Treating individuals and their families with compassionate, understanding, and dedicated service.
~Securing a network of community leaders, consumers, donors, hearing and educational professionals with a dedication to serve individuals with hearing loss.
~Educating the general public, individuals with hearing loss, and their families with hearing technology.
~Equipping individuals with hearing loss to lead full, productive, and independent lives in the mainstream of society."

Aid the Silent Dallas Hearing Foundation
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Imagine not hearing your own voice, or anything for that matter, for TWO YEARS. Today that changed for Tom. Amazing to see Tom’s activation where he was able to hear a conversation and not use texting to communicate. We are so excited to follow Tom’s hearing journey.

Jeanne received her hearing aids and is doing great! DHF loves to collaborate with other nonprofits, and Aid The Silent helped make Jeanne’s hearing journey become a reality. Thank you so much for helping! It takes a village. Proud to be part of that village with you. 

Parents, have you ever noticed how babies respond or react to different sounds? It's all part of their speech and language development. From recognizing familiar voices to babbling to get and keep attention, they're building skills for communication. Learn more about these milestones: https://go.nih.gov/kf37wVz

It’s a great day for a cochlear implant! Tom lost his hearing after being diagnosed with leukemia, and has been without sound for two years. We can’t wait to follow his hearing journey.