December 2020

Did You Know: Deafhood

Deafhood is the process were a person who is deaf or hard of hearing learns about and comes into their Deaf identity. Deafhood is language and culture oriented and focuses on the acceptance of who one is. The term Deafness is used to describe people in terms of their hearing loss. Whereas Deafhood has a positive value, similar to manhood. For more information about Deafhood, check out this book by Paddy Ladd.

Social Justice Corner

There are local and national organizations that support deaf/hard of hearing people of color. Check out this list for some organizations that focus specifically on people of color and some organizations that support all people with hearing differences.

Parent Resources

Minnesota Hands and Voices

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

Ricky the Rock that Couldn't Roll.

by Jay Miletsky

When the rocks get together to play and roll around their favorite hill, they find that one of their friends, Ricky, can't roll with them. Unlike all of the others, who are all round, Ricky can't roll because he's flat on one side. This book features a character wearing a BAHA hearing aid!

Suggested reading for ages 4 to 9 years old

Upcoming Activities

PARENTS ARE SEXUALITY EDUCATORS


Every third Thursday of the month starting Nov. 19

7:00 - 8:30PM AND

Connect with Family Tree educators for practical tools, techniques, and fun discussion supporting healthy conversations between young people and trusted adults about sexuality.

Email bgehman@familytreeclinic.org to register!

Advocating for your DHH Child/Students Drop-in Events

Educational advocacy, support, and training by Hands & Voices

Dec. 7, 2020

More information and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/educational-advocacy-support-and-training-astra-tickets-120243430337?aff=erelexpmlt

MNHV Online Family Event: Holiday Fun & Crafts

Dec. 4, 2020

6:30-8:00

Educational Advocacy, Support and Training (ASTra) Series: 7 part training

Jan. 28, 2021