Start Page

[ Image here ] [ Image here ] The CHIP Model
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
[ Image here ]

Bilingual Providers:

When the primary language of the parents is not English, the program hires a bilingual facilitator whenever possible. It is important to have the family-centered curriculum delivered in the primary language spoken in the home. Because the program is parent-centered, the relationship between the facilitator and the parents is paramount. Although interpreters can be used, this creates an added expense and alters the relationship between the parents and the facilitator.

If an interpreter is used, the cost of this service is provided by the program.  There is no cost to the family

End Page

Start Links

End Links