Hands & Voices Update
A wonderful and diverse group
of parents of Deaf and Hard of Hearing children have met twice and have
currently filled out the chapter application for the Hands & Voices.
The application has been mailed in and we anticipate approval for a chapter
in Indiana. Then, the committee will brainstorm ways
we can carry out the Hands and Voices mission throughout Indiana.
The “start-up” committee has
10 parents. A quick review for some
of you, Hands and Voices, www.handsandvoices.org,
is a parent-driven, parent-lead, parent-focused, and parent-empowered group
that will provide directives on the educational and social/emotional
aspects of Deaf and Hard of Hearing children. If any parents of Deaf and Hard of
Hearing children, support people, friends, and providers are interested in
being on the “mailing list”, please send an email to Hands&Voices@isfd.state.in.us.
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Indiana’s Chapter of
Hands & Voices Travels to Columbus
On Tuesday evening, October 26, 2004, Jodee Crace
gave an hour presentation to the parents of Deaf and Hard of Hearing
children and their providers about the “upcoming” Hands and Voices chapter
in Indiana. The specific focus of the presentation
was on the mission, values, and
goals of Hands and Voices as well as what Indiana
has accomplished thus far. There was
a “preview” of what Indiana
would like to see happen in the near future with the parents of Deaf and
Hard of Hearing children. This
presentation was the result of interest in setting up a support group for
parents in the Bloomington
area. Thanks to Jay Cherry, regional audiologist, for inviting us! If you are interested in
members of the Hands & Voices start-up committee presenting in your
area, contact Jodee Crace, Chair, at Hands&Voices@sisfd.state.in.us
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Resources
A Parent Guidebook: ASL and Early Literacy
A must for both Deaf and hearing parents as well as
for teachers who can use many great and fun ideas to share language
learning with infants to children 3 years of age who use ASL. For more information or to order the
book, go to www.dovtech.com
and click on “Educational Products”.
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Feed Your Eyes,
Mind, & Spirit #7
Friday,
November 19, 2004, 7 p.m.
Umble
Center, Goshen
College, Goshen,
Indiana
Deaf entertainer, Peter Cook will woo the audience
with his incorporation of ASL, mime, and acting in a lively performance
that you won’t want to miss. Debbie
Rennie, from Sweden,
an international Deaf poet and storyteller will be sharing stories as well.
A great opportunity for both Deaf and hearing audiences! Don’t miss your
chance to see these two! CEUs offered for those holding EIC. For more information, see the attached
flyer!
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Outreach Mission: To identify needs and
find the resources to meet the needs of deaf and hard of hearing children
and their families throughout the state of Indiana.
Outreach Services for
Deaf/Hard of Hearing Children in the State of Indiana
1200 E. 42nd
St.
Indianapolis, IN 46205
317-920-6311
www.deaf-kids.com
November
‘04 edition Located at the Indiana School for the Deaf Page 2
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