#TogetherThursday is a weekly resource blog that was created by CA Hands & Voices Advisory Board Member Leslie Manjarrez out of the early shelter in place period.
This blog is tailored to highlight free resources and topics to parents of Deaf/Hard of Hearing children through videos, articles, links to further reading, activities and more. #TogetherThursday has grown to feature monthly themes that have included Deaf Awareness, School Readiness, Deaf LGBTQ+, and Seasonal DHH supports.
Please reach out to suggest future topics, resources and individuals to feature! Contact us: IG/FB or email.
Ms. Leslie looks forward to hearing from you!
Hello Friends,
California Hands & Voices is here to support you!
Today we’d like to take a pause in our STEM posts and bring for #TogetherThursday and discuss resources for military families.
Happy Veterans Day, thank you to those who serve and have served in the military.
Hands & Voices has many resources available to support military families: Link
There have a Facebook Group, advocacy support and more! You are not alone. Wherever you go there is a community behind you and resources to tap into.
What supports do you know in your area to support DHH military families?
Together we can,
Ms. Leslie
Hello Friends,
California Hands & Voices is here to support you!
This month we’ll be exploring STEM and STEAM. STEM stands for Science, Technology Engineering and Math
STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math, Both STEAM and STEM is something that is often overlooked in Education overall, especially for DHH children as we often focus on literacy. Life experiences support STEM and STEAM and STEM/STEAM supports literacy with language!
- NAEYC for our littlest littles discusses how STEM starts early from Toys as Tools: Link
- All the way to “Bath time Science”: Link
- For our elementary and middle school aged friends we have Fall Themed STEM and STEAM Activities: Link
- For High School friends we have some simple starters from rockets to edible DNA:Link
What kinds of STEM and STEAM things do you already do at home?
Share below!
Together we can,
Ms. Leslie
Hello Friends,
California Hands & Voices is here to support you and your child on your journey.
What are you doing this weekend with your family?
Lots of exciting things to celebrate!
- From Harvest Festivals, that Deaf and Hard of Hearing People have rich histories with: Link
- To Halloween (Here are some accessibility tips from “Across the Pond” in England!): Link
- Into next week when we have Dia De Los Muertos: Link
What do you have planned? Are you dressing up this weekend? Share costumes, face makeup, Altars, and fancy pumpkin patch matching outfits below!
Together we can,
Ms. Leslie
Hello Friends,
California Hands & Voices is here to support you and your child on your journey.
Fall is here! With Fall comes Fall Sports!!!
Football and Cross Country! Did you know that there are so many athletes that have varying hearing levels?
- Learn about Deaf/HH football players over the years: Link
- And learn about the USA Running Teams: Link
Whats your Fall Sport? What Sports do you enjoy watching with your child?
Share below!
Together we can,
Ms. Leslie
Hello Friends,
California Hands & Voices is here to support you and your child on your journey.
Fall is here, Fall is all about change, getting ready for winter, cozy crafts and exciting events!
How do you adapt your Fall Favorites to be language rich?
Here are two quick blogs to check out to support your Fall Leaf activities on your walk!!!
- Language Strategies: Link
- Fall ASL signs: Link
When in doubt contact your area Deaf/HH services to see what events are happening in your community this Fall:
Where are you going this Fall?
Share below!
Together we can,
Ms. Leslie
