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
For more information and to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mnhv-online-family-event-holiday-fun-crafts-tickets-127017028351?aff=erelpanelorg
Educational Advocacy, Support and Training (ASTra) Series: 7 part training
Jan. 28, 2021
For more information and to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/educational-advocacy-support-and-training-astra-series-7-part-training-tickets-121258448283?aff=erelpanelorg