Safe & Sound: Together We Thrive – Emergency Preparedness for Children with Hearing Loss and Their Families

Join us for a one-day interactive event dedicated to empowering children with hearing loss and their families with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate emergencies with confidence. Guided by this year’s theme, "Together We Thrive," we will foster collaboration, resilience, and preparedness to ensure every child has the tools to stay safe in any situation. Through engaging workshops, hands-on activities, and real-world scenario practice, families will learn:

• How to recognize and respond to various emergencies (fires, severe weather, medical situations, and more)

• The latest in accessible alert systems and safety technology

• Strategies for effective communication with first responders

• How to create a personalized family emergency plan

• Self-advocacy skills to help children with hearing loss feel confident in emergency situations

This event is not just about safety—it’s about building strong connections, ensuring access to vital resources, and empowering families to thrive together in any circumstance. Don't miss this opportunity to prepare, connect, and grow as a community! 

When:      Saturday,  May 31 – 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (EST)

Where:     Kentucky School for the Deaf - Danville, Kentucky

Who:        Kentucky Families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing

Theme:    Together We Thrive: Empowering Safe & Confident Lives

Cost:        $25 per family (Registration and fee cover immediate family members living in the same home.)

 Extended family and friends are welcome to register separately for an additional fee.

Family Learning Vacation is a unique opportunity for families with deaf and hard of hearing children to come together for a memorable time together. Set against the backdrop of a beautiful campus and inclusive environment, the event aims to promote connection, education, and fun for everyone involved. The program is open to Kentucky families of children with hearing loss from ages birth to graduation and all communication modes. 

Lodging:  There is limited communal lodging in one of the dorms on campus. Families who live more than 2 hours away from the Kentucky School for the Deaf are eligible to request to stay in the dorm on Friday, May 30! These will be available to the first four families to request lodging and meet the travel minimum.  For all others, if you are considering lodging, you can find a list of Danville hotels on our website*. 

* PLAN AHEAD! You may want to secure reservations early due to the annual Great American Brass Band Festival - ROOMS WILL GO QUICKLY!! and the rates tend to increase.

Attention Community partners!

PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM TO PARTICIPATE!

STAFF & Volunteers will be Needed!

We are recruiting KSD staff and volunteers to assist with Family Learning  Vacation! All volunteers not employed by the Kentucky School for the Deaf must obtain State and Federal background checks. Start preparing now! Save your receipts in case reimbursement is available!

* Deaf and Hard of hearing persons are strongly encouraged to apply!

REGISTER TO WORK HERE:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScq6AabqL-_WmRHKczLxLoG2FwwiprwCYhBdCfo7l1NMlwczw/viewform?usp=dialog 

Any questions?  Contact Tony Peavler at tony.peavler@ksd.kyschools.us