Welcome to Metro Regional Program for Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
The Metro Regional Program (MRP) is a division of the Nebraska Regional Programs. Our mission is to provide support for the unique educational, socio-emotional, cultural, and transition needs of children who have a hearing loss ages birth through graduation from high school and their families, through cooperative regional planning of interactive activities, organizations, and career explorations that meet or exceed the Nebraska Department of Education standards.
How to join the MRP: complete the annual health/permission forms so your son or daughter can participate in activities.
****Check out the Student Activities section for information on upcoming activities.****
****Check out the Professional Opportunities section under "More" for offerings.****
The Guide By Your Side is offering several parent sessions for parents of newly diagnosed children within the last 2 years. The sessions will be offered via Zoom. See the above flyer for details.
The Guide By Your Side ofrece varias sesiones para padres de niños recién diagnosticados en los últimos 2 años. Las sesiones se ofrecerán vía Zoom. Consulte el folleto anterior para obtener más detalles.
Have you ever wondered how information is collected for research? Would you like for your child to help inform best practices for professionals?
Boys Town National Research Hospital is conducting several research studies on listening. If you are interested in learning more about these opportunities click here for additional information.
Brain Imaging Study of Hearing Loss in Children
Parents, Boys Town National Research Hospital is conducting a research study into how hearing loss impacts attention, memory, and language tasks. See the flyer for additional information. If you are interested in your child participating contact the Cognitive and Sensory Imaging laboratory: 531-365-8937 or casi.lab@boystown.org |