Ohio Hands & Voices

It’s a beautiful day for an outdoor ASL interpreted Jazz Concert! Join us! 12:00 at the Old Deaf School topiary park behind the Main Library

A parent from Ohio Hands & Voices will be at the Hear Peer event at Jefferson Community Park on Sunday! Come meet up with other families with kids with hearing loss and say hello!

Hooray! It's that time of year again and we are excited to share that registration is now OPEN for our 8th Annual Sibling Symposium! Please register today here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/b89d0a3343e84577a73823a77dd5ef89

The Sibling Symposium is a supportive social and educational conference open to all siblings who have brothers and sisters with complex health needs, as well as sibling supporters (parents, family members, professionals, etc.).

This year's Symposium will take place on Saturday, August 10 in-person at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. The Symposium is free to attend, but registration is required. Please register today by completing this quick form at the link above. Registration will close on July 26th.

NHL 1st major sports league to broadcast games in American Sign Language.

Details on our site and app.

LICKING COUNTY LIBRARY
ACCESSIBLE STORY TIME IN ASL
Dad Telling Kids Story Watercolor Illustration

June 6, 2024
10:30 AM to 11:15 AM

DISCOVERY CENTER - DOWNTOWN NEWARK
101 West Main Street
Newark, OH 43055

Families with children that are d/Deaf or hard of hearing or Deafblind are invited to join Deaf Story Teller, Julian Henderson, to enjoy a story in American Sign Language. Learn about the importance of story time at home and tips for access in the community. Each family with a child 0-5 years old will receive a book and story box to help the story come to life!
Email Abby White at [email protected] with questions

Share your experiences before May 31!

Columbus Zoo on June 9!

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is thrilled to announce our first-ever Blind, Deaf, and DeafBlind Accessibility Day, in partnership with Columbus Speech & Hearing! Join us on Sunday, June 9, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for a day filled with exploration, education, and fun. The event increases access for individuals who are Blind, Deaf, and DeafBlind.

The Blind, Deaf, and DeafBlind communities helped plan this special event! It features inclusive experiences and engaging educational opportunities for all. Highlights include hands-on activities, safe items to explore, and informative booths in the Zoo’s Conservation Courtyard. Our partners include Columbus Speech & Hearing, Deaf Services Center, Good Sign Coffee Co. (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087432762430), Helen Keller Services, and Ohio En-Compass iCANCONNECT Program.

Don’t miss our fascinating Keeper Talks, presented by Fifth Third Bank, with ASL interpreters available at each session:

🐅 9:45 a.m. Tigers (Asia Quest region)
🦁 10:30 a.m. Lions (Heart of Africa region)
🐻 11:15 a.m. Bears (North America/Polar Frontier region)
🐨 1 p.m. Koalas (Australia and the Islands region)
🦧 1:45 p.m. Orangutans (Australia and the Islands region)
🐧 2:30 p.m. Penguins (Shores and Aquarium region)

"We are excited to partner with local community organizations to provide inclusive experiences for our guests at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Together, we can ensure that everyone, regardless of their abilities, enjoys and learns more about the world’s incredible wildlife. Our commitment to accessibility and inclusivity is at the heart of our work and our mission of ‘Empowering People. Saving Wildlife.’ We are proud to offer events that embody those values,” said Becky Nellis, Director of Curriculum and Partnerships at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.

“We are increasing access to communication and providing opportunities to enhance the lives of these underserved communities. That is the foundation of our work at Columbus Speech & Hearing,” said Julia Felts, Program Manager of DeafBlind programs at Columbus Speech & Hearing. “The organizations who serve these individuals made this day possible. This accessibility event brings everyone together to learn about the Zoo and the Blind, Deaf, and DeafBlind communities.”

Mark your calendars and join us at the Columbus Zoo! https://www.columbuszoo.org/events/blind-deaf-and-deafblind-accessibility-day 🌍🐾

Thank you to all of the dedicated educators, interpreters, and para professionals who work with our deaf and hard-of-hearing kids!

Happy Mother’s Day to all of our amazing moms.

To those still with us
Those who have passed.
Those in the role of Mom.
Thank you for all you do. We appreciate you ❤️

Sharing this again - this is THIS WEEKEND! Registration is still open. Let us know if you're going to be there!

https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfGVaTZfuOGKa.../viewform

Family University conference at Ohio State School for the Blind. Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGVaTZfuOGKaAMNAzPRU9hNkhOx4V6Dx2VAPSQix_yt6yWMQ/viewform

Join the Cleveland Public Library this summer for a free Beginning American Sign Language Class. This 8-week course will be hosted on Mondays from 5-6pm, starting on June 3 and running through July 22 at the Jefferson Branch. Registrants must be 19 years or older. Registration opens at 5pm on Monday, May 6. https://cpl.libcal.com/event/11978288

Image description: Event flier with the above information including a picture in the center with two people signing to each other. A QR code linked to the event web page is located at the bottom left of the graphic.

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Registration is open for our upcoming live event on May 15!

Fitting the IEP Pieces Together: Parents, Teachers, Related Service Providers, and IEP Coordinators

Sign up here: https://clerccenter.gallaudet.edu/ndec/knowledge-development/training-session/navigating-iep/

Canton area do-it-Deaf events!

Parents/Grandparents/Guardians - There's your chance for a quiet day or get your errands done in time without kids pestering you!

Come and meet with the Staff from TRIAD DEAF Services INC. and sign up your child for one or more events this summer!

KODAS are welcome as well!

June 8th! come and support the deaf community! All proceeds will be used for future events and services for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deafblind in the counties we serve.

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🌟 Welcome to the American Society for Deaf Children's Endeavor Magazine! We're seeking contributions for our Summer 2024 Edition on "Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Parenting and Navigating Transitions." Share your insights, stories, and experiences on raising Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing children through life's transitions. Whether you're a parent, educator, therapist, or advocate, we want to hear from you!

Read more on our blog: https://deafchildren.org/2024/04/call-for-submissions-summer-edition-of-the-endeavor/

Share your wisdom, stories, and art to empower D/HH children. Submit essays, reflections, and art concepts for the Summer 2024 Edition. Let’s make a difference together!

🎯Submission Deadline: June 1, 2024
Email your submissions to: [email protected]

[ID: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS. Summer 2024. Magazine cover of The Endeavor. Details. The 2024 Summer Edition of The Endeavor Magazine is now accepting submissions! Join us in celebrating “Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing Parenting: Navigating Life's Transitions from Birth - Adulthood” through your articles, art, and insights. Share your expertise and creativity with our community by submitting your contributions today! DEADLINE June 1st, 2024. Send submissions to: [email protected] Submission & theme guidelines available on www.bit.ly/TheEndeavor . ASDC logo.]

Planning for communication access across environments can be a complex task for educational teams. To help facilitate that process and discussion, The Outreach Center for Deafness and Blindness has created Implementation Resources for the Communication Plan. Each of the five sections of the Plan has its own digital data collection form you can duplicate to your files and an explainer video you can send along with each form to walk the team members through the questions and expand on some of the more complex terms used.

Access these new resources today: bit.ly/3Q8pPh5

Image description: The cover of the Communication Plan with an image of the five sections’ data collection forms surrounding it. A QR code on the bottom right of the image leads to the Implementation Resources webpage.

Upcoming event.

PBS Kids adds American Sign Language interpreters to some of its children’s shows Six PBS children’s series, including ‘Arthur,’ and ‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,’ will include ASL interpretations for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Family University conference at Ohio State School for the Blind. Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGVaTZfuOGKaAMNAzPRU9hNkhOx4V6Dx2VAPSQix_yt6yWMQ/viewform