Family University
Exploring AAC: Tools to Support Language Development in Deaf/Hard of Hearing Children
Join us for a free virtual session with Lauren Yoshihiro, Speech-Language Pathologist from Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Learn how Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) tools can support language growth in children who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing or Deafblind. This virtual event will give families an overview of what AAC is, different options, and how it can build connections in the home and in the community.
10/28/2025 6:30pm Zoom.
CtLC Live Exploring Caregiving and Well-being
Caring for a loved one is meaningful, but it can also feel overwhelming. Your well-being matters, too!
We invite you to join us for CtLC Live: Exploring Caregiving & Well-Being, where we’ll reflect, plan, and problem-solve together. In this interactive session, you’ll discover practical ways to:
Support your physical, mental, and emotional wellness
Find balance while caring for others
Strengthen both your resilience and your relationships
Choose the time that works best for you:
?? Wednesday, October 8, 2025 or October 22, 2025
(Both sessions cover the same content.)
Register Here
For more on how to receive a 1-Hour CEU Click Here
Powerful Partnerships: Improving Family-School Relationships for Students with Visual Impairments or Deafblindness
The Council for Exceptional Children, Division of Visual Impairments and Deafblindness invites you to join them on October 27, 2025, at 4:00 pm (EST) as Dr. Beth Jones and Dr. Belinda Rudinger from East Texas A & M University will present Powerful Partnerships: Improving Family-School Relationships for Students with Visual Impairments or Deafblindness. This presentation highlights the importance of partnerships between parents and teachers of students with visual impairments and/or deafblindness. Several tools will be shared to provide concrete ways for facilitating this partnership. For more details, see the attached flyer or register here.
Resilient Journeys Monthly Series: "Charting the LifeCourse: A Roadmap for Our Moms Navigating School Success.
Are you a parent, caregiver, or family member looking for tools to support your child’s success in school—and beyond?
Join us for our August Resilient Journeys Monthly Series:
"Charting the LifeCourse: A Roadmap for Our Moms Navigating School Success."
While the session centers on moms, all caregivers are welcome to attend and explore practical strategies and CtLC tools to support your child academically, socially, emotionally, and personally—while building resilience together.
Register Here
Aug. 21, 2025 @ 7 pm
Sept.18, 2025 @ 7 pm
Oct. 16, 2025 @ 7 pm
Nov. 13, 2025 @ 7 pm
Self-Advocacy
Self-advocacy, what is it and how can you start practicing advocating for yourself? The video, Self-Advocacy Is for Everyone by the Exceptional Children's Assistance Center, illustrates how individuals can learn to speak up for themselves, make informed decisions, and actively participate in shaping their own lives.
Take Action & Make Things Happen
Take Action & Make Things Happen
This Research Project Will Include:
Round 1: Demographic information &
7 Open-ended Questionnaire (30 minutes)
Round 2: Likert Rating Scale (15 minutes)
Round 3: Rating Scale (15 minute)
Round 4: Confidence Rating Scale (15-30 minutes)
** All rounds are online via surveymonkey (link below)**
ALL PARTICIPATION IS VOLUNTARY
Inclusion
I Am Recruiting Individuals That Meet These Criteria:
Have instructed at the university level for 3 or more years, in the US.
Have taught in K-12 public schools as a special education teacher or administrator with a minimum of 3 years in the US.
Have instructed in a Special Education course, with preservice general education teachers in the US.
Exclusion
You Cannot Be In This Study If:
If you have yet to teach at a College of Special Education department.
If you have yet to instruct special education content to pre-service general education teachers.
If you are unwilling to participate and provide open, honest responses.
How To Join The Impact?
IF INTERESTED PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK TO ENTER THE SRUVEY. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS
ABOUT THIS STUDY OR ARE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING PLEASE CONTACT ME. EMAIL OR QR CODE THANK YOU!
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