Resources
Internet Resources
This section of the site has various internet resources that are available for you. Most of these have been included in our newsletters. The links are organized into the following categories:
Articles
Deaf Blind
Digital Citizenship
Financial Resources
Hearing Aid and Implant Companies
Language Development Resources
Listening Activities
Newsletters & Journals
Organizations
Parenting
Summer Activities
Support for General Education Instruction
Transition
New Postings for 2018 - 2019:
Talking is Teaching: Let's Talk About Numbers - http://mailchi.mp/toosmall/lets-talk-about-early-math?e=ba9d80a58e
Hearing First - https://hearingfirst.org/
Texas Hands and Voices - http://www.txhandsandvoices.org/txhv/
11/3 Family Free Captioned Movie/Guide by Yourside -https://marketingsuite.verticalresponse.com/emails/14293651246039?contact_id=14293661443978&sk=au6YB2JgNjBLiMwlWAPIF5GZ8pJADKUWkL_7vcrbR_Pw=/aHR0cDovL21hcmtldGluZ3N1aXRlLnZlcnRpY2FscmVzcG9uc2UuY29tL2VtYWlscy8xNDI5MzY1MTI0NjAzOT9jb250YWN0X2lkPTE0MjkzNjYxNDQzOTc4/wfIcswCtX4SS_nuoJFBvNg==
PISD Parent Workshops -http://www.pisd.edu/parentworkshops
Hearing First - Hearingfirst.org
Understood.org
Engage Newsletter - https://www.smore.com/zvyh7-engage?ref=email
· Crossroads - https://texasdeafed.org/families
· National Deaf Center on Post Secondary Outcomes -https://www.nationaldeafcenter.org/
· Deafverse - https://www.nationaldeafcenter.org/game
· Family Resources - http://www3.gallaudet.edu/clerc-center/info-to-go/family-resources.html
· Sound Scape Interactive Listening Activities - https://www.medel.com/au/resources-for-success-soundscape/
· Continents and Oceans listening game - https://www.medel.com/us/us-listening-apps/
· Leaping on with Language - https://www.cochlear.com/au/home/support/rehabilitation-resources/leaping-on-with-language
· Tools for Toddlers - https://advancedbionics.com/sg/en/home/support/rehab/tools-for-toddlers.html
College and Career Readiness - https://drive.google.com/file/d/16lf5Z3Z-vbdSeqLS64NPe3mSD9PX8Jwn/view?usp=sharing
Spanish College and Career Readiness - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ergX7jPByKQHy5LEjTpHlm6rrRhaKkyg/view?usp=sharing
Gallaudet Summer Youth Camps - https://www.gallaudet.edu/youth-programs/summer-youth-camps
Advanced Bionics - parents connect - https://mailchi.mp/c63a44afd876/connect-with-us-in-spanish-or-english?e=74cd012e94
College and Career Readiness - https://drive.google.com/file/d/16lf5Z3Z-vbdSeqLS64NPe3mSD9PX8Jwn/view?usp=sharing
Spanish College and Career Readiness - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ergX7jPByKQHy5LEjTpHlm6rrRhaKkyg/view?usp=sharing
Gallaudet Summer Youth Camps - https://www.gallaudet.edu/youth-programs/summer-youth-camps
Advanced Bionics - parents connect - https://mailchi.mp/c63a44afd876/connect-with-us-in-spanish-or-english?e=74cd012e94
Crowley RDSPD Event - https://www.dropbox.com/s/evz4l7af8mlseht/2019%20Family%20Event%20for%20DeafHH%20Crowley%20ISD.pdf?dl=0
Robotics Competition - file:///C:/Users/debbie.martin/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/VXHLGTEJ/February2019%20Newsletter.pdf
Camp Sign - 1) https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/1055739365943833089
Hearing First Podcast - https://community.hearingfirst.org/powering-potential-podcast
Supporting Success for Children with Hearing Loss - https://mailchi.mp/successforkidswithhearingloss/late-february-2019?e=587971c8fa
Gallaudet Familly Learning Opportunities - https://www3.gallaudet.edu/clerc-center/learning-opportunities/online-learning/focusing-on-early-accessible-language.html
Webinar Series Building Stronger school-Family Partnerships April 9 & 29 - https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1sian2kgR-LaOOeqPugSOF2fvksK5ud4t
The Parent Hub - https://www.parentcenterhub.org/
I Can Code Camp(TSD) - Please contact Tim at timothy.ervin@tsd.state.tx.us for the link to register.
Dallas RDSPD Family Fun Fair on April 13: https://www.dropbox.com/s/zwauykdcze1rfhc/Spring%202019%20RDSPD%20Flyer.pdf?dl=0
Camp Sign - 1) https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/1055739365943833089
Hearing First Podcast - https://community.hearingfirst.org/powering-potential-podcast
Supporting Success for Children with Hearing Loss - https://mailchi.mp/successforkidswithhearingloss/late-february-2019?e=587971c8fa
Gallaudet Familly Learning Opportunities - https://www3.gallaudet.edu/clerc-center/learning-opportunities/online-learning/focusing-on-early-accessible-
CI Camp - file:///C:/Users/debbie.martin/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/VXHLGTEJ/CIcamp-English.pdf
Opportunities for Children - file:///C:/Users/debbie.martin/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/VXHLGTEJ/Ongoing%20Projects%20Flyer%20March%202019_FINAL%20(00000003).pdf
Webinar Series Building Stronger school-Family Partnerships April 9 & 29 - https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1sian2kgR-LaOOeqPugSOF2fvksK5ud4t
The Parent Hub - https://www.parentcenterhub.org/
I Can Code Camp(TSD) - Please contact Tim at timothy.ervin@tsd.state.tx.us for the link to register.
Dallas RDSPD Family Fun Fair on April 13: https://www.dropbox.com/s/zwauykdcze1rfhc/Spring%202019%20RDSPD%20Flyer.pdf?dl=0
Camp Sign - 1) https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/1055739365943833089
Hearing First Podcast - https://community.hearingfirst.org/powering-potential-podcast
Supporting Success for Children with Hearing Loss - https://mailchi.mp/successforkidswithhearingloss/late-february-2019?e=587971c8fa
Gallaudet Familly Learning Opportunities - https://www3.gallaudet.edu/clerc-center/learning-opportunities/online-learning/focusing-on-early-accessible-
CI Camp - file:///C:/Users/debbie.martin/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/VXHLGTEJ/CIcamp-English.pdf
Opportunities for Children -file:///C:/Users/debbie.martin/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/VXHLGTEJ/Ongoing%20Projects%20Flyer%20March%202019_FINAL%20(00000003).pdf
new2019- 2020
Crossroads -https://www.txssn.org/texasdeafed
A.G. Bell - https://www.agbell.org
Beginnings - ncbegin.org
Gallaudet Parent Advocacy - https://mailchi.mp/gallaudet/the-new-parent-advocacy-app-is-now-available?e=53efc7dd0a
American Society of Deaf Chilldren - www.deafchildren.org
Boys Town National Research Hospital - www.babyhearing.org
Council for Exceptional Children - www.cec.sped.org
Families for Hands and Voices - www.handsandvoices.org
Federation for Children with Special Needs - www.fcsn.org
The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY) - www.kidssource.com
Gallaudet Summer Youth Camps - https://www.gallaudet.edu/youth-programs/summer-youth-camps
Interpreted Performances at Casa Manana - https://drive.google.com/open?id=1yjta3BouicWDSCiEcNwdDEjUWWbj3OjQ
Gallaudet Youth Programs - https://mailchi.mp/gallaudet/gallaudet-university-summer-youth-camps-2020?e=53efc7dd0a
Growing Your Small Talk into Big Ideas - November 7, 6:00 - 8:15 Cook Children's - https://www.dropbox.com/s/drh9i8sdpq3vw07/Small%20Talk%20Flyer.pdf?dl=0
Transition Planning Meeting - November 7, 6:00 - 9:00 pm - https://drive.google.com/open?id=1RW1r21f_cl-1wdauGddNLBBU532sD82F
November Engage - https://www.smore.com/tmp68
Parent Coordination Network - https://www.texasparent.org/
ASCD Newsletter - https://deafchildren.org/2019/10/news-oct-2019/
TEA Guidance Senate Bill 712 - Deaf Students - https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/Senate%20Bill%20712.pdf
Interpreter Users - https://www3.gallaudet.edu/clerc-center/our-resources/publications/classroom-interpreting-for-students-who-are-deaf-or-hard-of-hearing.html
PISD Parent Navigator Tool - https://www.pisd.edu/page/21544
Texas Hand and Voices Events - https://txhv.org/calendar
Texas Hands and Voices November Newsletter - https://wlzo.campaign-view.com/ua/viewinbrowser?od=27218d28c96aa859e29b569d48efc30901185630859ca1fd0&rd=170870d0c2b86a71&sd=170870d0c2b85301&n=11699e4c2382fc4&mrd=170870d0c2b852cd&m=1
Optimizing Outcomes for Student Who Are DHH - https://www.nasdse.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=9v8pO3R7Nzk%3D&tabid=36
PISD Family Resource Page -https://www.pisd.edu/familyresources
PISD Parent Navigator Tool - https://www.pisd.edu/page/21544
Texas Hand and Voices Events - https://txhv.org/calendar
JRHDII 2019 Position Statement -https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1104&context=jehdi
Hearing Tracker - Clear Window Surgical Masks - https://www.hearingtracker.com/news/clear-window-surgical-masks-are-a-lifesaver-for-patients-with-hearing-loss?utm_source=Hearing+Tracker+Updates&utm_campaign=d7a7f37753-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_12_30_04_19&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_790a5b8263-d7a7f37753-455386977
January Engage -https://www.smore.com/z4d6a-engage?ref=email
Texas Hands and Voices Online Webinars for Families - https://txhv.org/webinars
Updated Cross Roads Website - https://www.txssn.org/texasdeafed
Gallaudet Free ASL Online Courses - https://www.gallaudet.edu/asl-connect/asl-for-free
Center for the Developing Child - December - https://us4.campaign-archive.com/?u=641f78fe500d565329121ffc9&id=96d8c69f2e&e=a652f531d5
Texas RDSPD Locator - https://www.txssn.org/Page/581
February Engage - https://www.smore.com/dw850-engage?ref=email
Sound Beginnings Parent Support Group - https://drive.google.com/open?id=190jV1mlAWwl57D8xTem7ZLhvalZvVdQ-
TX Hands and Voices Event - https://drive.google.com/open?id=1iVfFHR7j2fI1rsmMVxfp8MXZOtl2uG4L
Websites:
Crossroads -https://www.txssn.org/texasdeafed
A.G. Bell - https://www.agbell.org
Beginnings - ncbegin.org
Gallaudet Parent Advocacy - https://mailchi.mp/gallaudet/the-new-parent-advocacy-app-is-now-available?e=53efc7dd0a
Newsletters/Information:
September 2020 Engage - https://www.smore.com/3y2zu-engage?ref=email
Clark's Mainstream News - https://indd.adobe.com/view/d6c4b24c-f5fc-4f6b-9e4b-5c1ea4c62d94
Accessible Resources for DHH Sttudents - https://wakelet.com/wake/9f145cce-a549-4f11-b9c3-478f101bbc17
Consideration for Face Shields - https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.acialliance.org/resource/resmgr/files/aci_paper_face_shields1.pdf
Events:
Callier Family Transition Planning Webinar, 10/22 - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mHeiKYJg5jpV9haa175ZQo-oMgdHIA4j/view?usp=sharing
AG Bell School's On Series with Parent Chats, September & October ,- https://form.jotform.com/202595651871058
Listen Up Cook Children's Parent Support Group - - https://cookchildrens.org/patients/support-groups/Pages/default.aspx
Callier Pre-Literacy Skills Webinar - November 16 - https://drive.google.com/file/d/10UuSV1IUKrou1K-Y2Mu12n5My9uQLB8l/view?usp=sharing
ASL/Sign Language Resources for Home:
Children's Stories in Sign Language - https://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=1662407
Virtual Activities for Teachers and Families COVID-19 - https://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=2643652
Websites:
Resource Materials & Technology Center for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing (RMTC-DHH) - https://www.rmtcdhh.org/resources/downloadable-documents/ - information available on Summer Camps, Scholarships for DHH students, Language Development, and more.
Statewide Outreach Center (SOC) - https://www.texasdeafed.org/
Hands & Voices - http://www.handsandvoices.org/
Crossroads - http://texasdeafed.org/
DeafTec - https://deaftec.org/
Dallas Hearing Foundation - http://dallashearingfoundation.org/
Texas Guide by Your Side - https://txhv.org/gbys
Understood - Understood.org - How the Stress of COVID Affects How Kids Learn and Think - https://www.understood.org/en/friends-feelings/managing-feelings/how-covid-news-stress-affects-kids?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter-en&utm_campaign=evergreen-nov20-fm&utm_content=send
Newsletters/Information:
February Engage Newsletter - https://www.smore.com/vyt9zn-engage?ref=email
Family Staycation Kit - https://www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/staycation-toolkit-v3.pdf
ASCD Newsletter - https://deafchildren.org/category/news/
Events:
Texas Hands & Voices Lunch and Learn Webinars - https://deafnetwork.com/wordpress/blog/2020/10/09/lunch-learn-webinar-2020-2021-by-texas-hands-voices/
Hear to Learn Recorded Webinars - http://www.heartolearn.org/communities/learning-together-archive.html
ASL/Sign Language Resources for Home:
Children's Stories in Sign Language - https://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=1662407
Virtual Activities for Teachers and Families COVID-19 - https://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=2643652
Gallaudet University - Free Online Classes - https://www.gallaudet.edu/asl-connect/asl-for-free
Websites:
Resource Materials & Technology Center for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing (RMTC-DHH) - information available on Summer Camps, Scholarships for DHH students, Language Development, and more.
Programs for Families:
Newsletters/Information:
Texas Hands and Voices Newsletter - https://wlzo.campaign-view.com/ua/viewinbrowser?od=3z991d0920b6b05f66fc1faf630b750f11df1a17b7ea82c7edeb94f75bbf5dec63&rd=170870d0c3136db3&sd=170870d0c3136b6d&n=11699e4bfae5617&mrd=170870d0c3136b21&m=1
Student Events:
Gallaudet Summer Youth Webinars - https://www.gallaudet.edu/youth-programs/summer-youth-camps/2021-summer-youth-webinars/
Gallaudet Camp Catch Them Young - https://www.gallaudet.edu/multicultural-student-development-and-mentoring/camp-catch-them-young/
Online Events:
All Ears! Listening & Language Center - May 6 - 6 - 7:30 - How to Grow your Child's Brain for Listening, Talking, Reading, and Making Friends - Be sure to RSVP
Texas Hands & Voices Lunch and Learn Webinars - https://deafnetwork.com/wordpress/blog/2020/10/09/lunch-learn-webinar-2020-2021-by-texas-hands-voices/
South Texas & North Texas/Oklahom Chapers of AGBell Virtual Parent Panel - Wednesday March 24 - https://tinyurl.com/stxagbell
Family Weekend Retreat - Virtual - https://www.texasdeafed.org/fwr
ASL/Sign Language Resources for Home:
Children's Stories in Sign Language - https://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=1662407
Virtual Activities for Teachers and Families COVID-19 - https://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=2643652
Gallaudet University - Free Online Classes - https://www.gallaudet.edu/asl-connect/asl-for-free