Depending on your questions or concerns regarding a child/youth who is deaf or hard of hearing, services might include:
One of our educational consultants might make a visit to help the family and school team:
WSDS offers local, regional, and state trainings throughout the year on topics relating to children and youths with hearing loss. See our Training Calendar for information on upcoming training opportunities.
Special Project: Early Intervention Training ~ Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Through grants from the Washington State Department of Health Genetic Services and the Infant Toddler Early Intervention Program, WSDS is working with targeted counties to enhance services to infants and toddlers with hearing loss and their families. Since 2004, we have worked with 17 counties, with 8 more counties beginning in 2008.
For more information about training activities in your county, contact Nancy Hatfield.
If you are a parent, you might simply want to talk with another parent on the phone, join a listserv to get information, borrow some videotapes or books, or be directed to some great websites. You might want information on training opportunities, or state or national conferences. Contact our Family Consultant or check our Resources section.