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Welcome,
We are the California Hands & Voices Chapter
We are currently building up our chapter, so we thank you for your patience.
You are invited to follow us on
Facebook
and
Twitter. California
is a vast state and we need your help
with compiling resources to publish
on our website. One of our many goals is to provide a comprehensive and all
inclusive listing of state specific resources and public events involving
our community.
If you are a parent, family, provider, educator, end user or just know
about California based resources or events please email us. If you
would like more information about California Hands& Voices, please feel free
to email us::
info@cahandsandvoices.org |
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Our Purpose:
California Hands & Voices’ purpose is simply to provide a safe place to
help families with children who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing connect to
each other, and to empower those families to make informed decisions
toward their goal of raising happy and successful children.
Our Objective:
California Hands & Voices’
objective is to
provide support services statewide to families with children who are
Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing , and to the multicultural, multilingual
communities & professionals serving those children. This support will be
through parent-to-parent connections, outreach events, educational
seminars, advocacy training & support, lobbying efforts, a website, and
a newsletter. This support naturally includes children who may also have
additional needs |
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When Hands & Voices first started out, we were constantly asked if we really believed an organization could be unbiased about communication modes and methodology. Ten years & thousands of members later, we've proved it can be done.
Here's how. |
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Guide By Your Side™ is a Hands & Voices program
in many states that embodies our strong values of direct peer connections and networking. It promotes self efficacy and hinders isolation by exploring our common bond, shared experiences, challenges, wisdom and insight. |
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Communication Considerations A to Z™ is a series from Hands & Voices that's designed to help families and the professionals working with them access information, diverse perspectives, and further resources to assist them in raising and educating children who are deaf or hard of hearing |
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The generosity, volunteerism, and support of our members, partners, and sponsors make H&V possible. Special thanks to the the generous support of individuals and partners like you for making this site possible. |
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Hands & Voices is dedicated to the development of innovative products which reflect our mission.
Here are some recommendations.
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Opportunities for families to participate in research and surveys. |
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Got Questions? Ask it on National's new
Bulletin Board!
Visit bulletin board |
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Check more about us on
Facebook
Get
short, timely messages from us on
Twitter
... or
e-mail us:
info@CAHandsandVoices.org
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The Book of Choice
The Book of Choice is an expression of what Hands & Voices
knows to be true: parents sharing directly with other parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing bring an essential kind of hope, inspiration and empowerment.
More info... |
Kids & Kudos
Check out this new feature in the "H&V Communicator"
More info... |
O.U.R.
Observe, Understand and Respond: the O.U.R.
Children's Safety Project.
We don't like to think about it, but our kids who are deaf or hard
of hearing are at a higher risk for both abuse and neglect. Like any
children, they are at risk.
More
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Mission Statement
Hands & Voices is dedicated to supporting families
with children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing without bias regarding
communication modes or methodology. We’re a parent-driven,
non-profit organization providing families with the resources,
networks, and information to improve communication access and
educational outcomes for their children. Our outreach
activities, parent/professional collaboration, and advocacy efforts
are focused on enabling children who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing to
reach their highest potential.
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