November 2021
Did You Know: Marvel's First Deaf Hero
Lauren Ridloff is the first deaf person to be featured as a character in a Marvel movie. She is featured in the new Marvel 'Eturnals' movie. She uses Sign Language on set and taught other actors and actresses sign language for the film. She has had a few other major acting rolls but this is the first Marvel superhero to be deaf! Check out the trailer!
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
Mighty Mila
by Katie Petruzello
Mila wants to prove to her family that she’s a BIG KID! Her plan is to do everything on her own, without asking for help - not even once! She uses her creativity, willpower, and even her new cochlear implant hearing devices, to tackle one big kid activity after another. But when faced with something new that she can’t figure out on her own, will Mila finally prove just how mighty she is?
Upcoming Activities
11/1/21
7:00-8:00pm
Hands and Voices Zoom event answering questions about advocating for children who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing
