April 2022

Did You Know: St. Paul Student Becomes an Author

Hannah Taylor is a senior at St. Paul's Johnson High School. She authored a children's book, "Famous Deaf Americans," featuring 5 hard of hearing influential people in the United States, as part of her Senior project. The book is also illustrated by a hard of hearing student at Johnson. Hannah said, "I wanted to learn about famous deaf people and create writing so that kids with hearing differences, like me, can related to the characters and see successful deaf adults." Her book is available on Amazon.

Parent Resources

Scholarships for students who are DHH

Check out this list of scholarships for students who are deaf and hard of hearing.

Minnesota Hands and Voices

has some fun upcoming events. Check them out in the activities section below and register if interested. Also check out the Hands and voices parent newsletter at https://www.mnhandsandvoices.org/news-events/focus-newsletter

Deaf/Hard of Hearing Guide

Many students who are deaf and hard of hearing have never met someone just like them and may be struggling with their identity as a hard of hearing or deaf person. Would you like to connect with a DHH role model in your area that could meet with your child outside of school and help them learn about things like peer friendships, using technology, self-esteem and identity, and thinking about the future? Lifetrack in Minnesota offers a program that you should take advantage of! Learn more about the program HERE and read about the guides in Minnesota.

Lifetrack Deaf Mentor

The Deaf Mentor family program is offered to families who have a deaf or hard of hearing child. They work with families and use research-based curriculum to promote communication and language skills. For more information about the program click HERE.

Book Recommendation

Famous Deaf Americans

by Hannah Taylor

You’re invited to meet famous inventors, activists, athletes, and actors! Famous Deaf Americans introduces you to 5 leaders who are deaf and hard of hearing from the United States- Thomas Edison, Tamika Catchings, Claudia L Gordon, Juliette Gordon Low, and Lou Ferrigno. Written by hard of hearing author Hannah Taylor and Illustrated by hard of hearing illustrator Ashly Vang, Famous Deaf Americans is a great resource for youth to learn about what people who are deaf and hard of hearing are capable of!