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Community Based	The Early Literacy Initiative (ELI)
Family Centered Assessment	Eligibility
Communication Approaches	Service Coordination
Transition Program	Program Support
In-Home Sign Language Instruction	Deaf Adult Role Models
Bilingual Providers	Unilateral Hearing Loss
Universal Newborn Hearing Screening (UNHS)	Auditory Neuropathy
FAMILY Centered Philosophy
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Deaf Adult Role Models

Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Connections
What is Deaf/Hard of Hearing Connections?

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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 children who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing 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/Hard of Hearing individual

• To benefit by modeling storytelling

• To answer questions of students, parents, and professionals about hearing loss or deafness

How do I arrange for an adult role model through the Deaf/HH Connections program?

Please contact:

Stephanie Olson, Interim Coordinator
E-mail: steph_olson@msn.com

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