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What is Family learning vacation (FLV)?
What is Family learning vacation (FLV)?
The Family Learning Vacation is a unique opportunity for families with deaf and hard-of-hearing children to come together for a memorable weekend. Set against the backdrop of a beautiful and historic campus, the event aims to foster connection, education, and fun for everyone involved.
The Family Learning Vacation is a unique opportunity for families with deaf and hard-of-hearing children to come together for a memorable weekend. Set against the backdrop of a beautiful and historic campus, the event aims to foster connection, education, and fun for everyone involved.
The idea of the Family Learning Vacation (FLV) event stemmed from a national event sponsored by the American Society for Deaf Children. The first FLV was held at KSD in 1995 and has been offered every year except 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid pandemic.
The idea of the Family Learning Vacation (FLV) event stemmed from a national event sponsored by the American Society for Deaf Children. The first FLV was held at KSD in 1995 and has been offered every year except 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid pandemic.
The Family Learning Vacation is designed to support families with information related to raising a child with deafness or hearing loss and the impacts on education and personal development. This event is dedicated to building connections and expanding knowledge for all participants through educational workshops and engaging activities. FLV offers a distinctive opportunity for families with deaf and hard-of-hearing children to unite for an unforgettable weekend.
The Family Learning Vacation is designed to support families with information related to raising a child with deafness or hearing loss and the impacts on education and personal development. This event is dedicated to building connections and expanding knowledge for all participants through educational workshops and engaging activities. FLV offers a distinctive opportunity for families with deaf and hard-of-hearing children to unite for an unforgettable weekend.
Benefits of FLV
Benefits of FLV
Direct communication & socialization with similar peers
Exposure to adult Deaf and hard of hearing role models
Increased awareness of Deaf culture
Decreases emotional isolation
Exposure & practice of DHH expanded core skills
Supports academic areas
Parent learn strategies to support their child’s communication, language development, and advocacy skills at home
Network with other families of DHH students to share experiences and resources
Enhance students’ long-term outcomes by promoting informed decision-making and advocacy skills
*PLUS FLV is provided to the entire family (DHH kids, siblings, parents, extended family)!
The 2026 Family Learning Vacation will be a one day event designed around four essential elements that, when united, support Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and their families to connect, grow, and thrive. Each element reflects a core area of family-centered support woven throughout FLV activities, learning sessions, and shared experiences.
Fire = Empowerment – Confidence, motivation, self-advocacy
Water = Community – Communication, relationships, adaptability
Air = Access – Language, listening, expression
Earth = Foundations – Stability, knowledge, family support
REGISTRATION: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdAnZRx15AVxzlZzdFqtMKB8y1nwxdLcvEfno2ABo83mayJKw/viewform?usp=header
Any questions? Contact Tony Peavler at tony.peavler@ksd.kyschools.us
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