Deaf Adult Role Models:  Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Connections

What is Deaf/Hard of Hearing Connections?

Deaf/Hard of Hearing Connections was established in 1987. It is a team composed of adults who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing and who may be oral or use sign language. These individuals have been trained to provide information about their own hearing loss to students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing. They may also meet with parents of young Deaf/Hard of Hearing children in order to increase parents' knowledge about hearing loss.

Who are the role models?

The goal of Deaf/Hard of Hearing Connection is to create a program that consists of a diverse group of motivated people who enjoy working with children and adults. The program believes that adult role models need to be open-minded about personal philosophies and individual communication styles of each child.

What are the goals of this program?

• To provide exposure to people on hearing loss, deafness, and to adults who are Deaf/hard-of-hearing
• To provide exposure to parents of young children about hearing loss and deafness
• To share information through the personal experiences of a Deaf/HH individual
• To benefit by modeling storytelling
• To answer questions of students, parents, and professionals about hearing loss or deafness

To arrange for a role model visit or interested in becoming a role model, please contact:

Laura Douglas

ldouglas@csdb.org