Ohio Hands & Voices

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Ohio Hands & Voices

Dedicated to supporting families with children who are DHH without a bias around communication.

We began as a group of parents and professionals who were seeking change in the Deaf education system in Ohio. This group worked together to raise interest among family members, audiologists, speech therapists, teachers, early intervention specialists, and other professionals across the state. In 2009, we were honored to become an official chapter of Hands & Voices. Since that time we have continued to raise awareness for our cause while increasing our membership, creating family events and supporting parents state-wide. Today, Ohio Hands & Voices is a network of parents, family members and professionals with a strong commitment to the deaf and hard of hearing education community. We serve those who use American Sign Language, spoken English, total communication, cued speech, cochlear implants, hearing aids and/or no hearing technologies from Ohio (and the rest of the nation). Ohio Hands & Voices is a safe place to explore options, get unbiased support, learn from one another and share common experiences. We value diversity and honor the role of parents and family as the single greatest factor in raising a well-adjusted, successful child.

02/17/2026

"Yes, that's Mommy." "Mommy's coming." 🥹.

Congratulations Elana Meyers Taylor! You are a role model for all of us ❤️

02/14/2026

One Month until CampUS!!

02/13/2026

6th Annual Deaf Themed Art Contest
March 8th, 2026 at the Columbus Museum of Art
Submissions can also be made online. Please see registration for all details and to sign up!

$600 in prizes!

Registration link: https://bit.ly/4kftrMc
More information can be found at ohiohandsandvoices.org

Please click the link to complete this form.

02/13/2026

📣 Calling all middle schoolers who are deaf or hard of hearing! Join our Learning Experience & Adventure Program (LEAP)! 📣

Join us this Saturday, February 28, from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. ET for AG Bell’s LEAP, a fun and free virtual workshop created just for students in grades 6–8 who use Listening and Spoken Language. 🎉

🙌 Meet new friends from across the globe
🤩 Learn from inspiring young adult mentors
👾 Join fun activities and games
💫 Build confidence as a communicator and leader — all in a fun, supportive space!

Don’t miss out on your chance to join LEAP! Visit https://pci.jotform.com/form/253454795639170 to register today!

02/07/2026

February - Did you know?

The American Sign Language (ASL) sign "I Love You" is a combination of the letters I-L-Y.

This sign is used as an informal positive expression showing affection, friendship, or a fond farewell, to name a few 💕

02/07/2026

Sharing ... ASL Coffee Socials

02/05/2026

New Program with AG Bell (ages 12-16) - Bridging Futures Mentoring Program. See information below.

02/05/2026

Peppa Pig's new storyline with George 🩷

"Watching George go for a hearing test and start using a hearing aid is the kind of story I wish I’d had when my son was little."

02/04/2026

The H&V Latino Council forum -- Preparing for the Unexpected
Tuesday February 17, 2026
6:00=7:00PM MT
Register here: https://handsandvoices.org/regi.../latino-forum/spanish.html

02/04/2026

Scholarship Opportunity

Communication Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (CCDHH)

Topic for the 2025-2026 school year is: "The Moment I Realized I Belonged - My Definition of Community"

Who: The contest is open to young people through grade 12. Students must submit the results of an audiogram completed no longer than 24 months prior to the date of the contest by a qualified audiologist. Students must be certified to have an uncorrected hearing loss of 40 decibels or more, which must be supported by the audiogram in order to be eligible to compete.

This contest offers an opportunity for children who are deaf or hard of hearing to present their thoughts in the community, gaining skills, which can only come from signing or speaking to a large audience. Patterned after the Optimist Oratorical Contest, the Communication Contest For the Deaf and Hard of Hearing offers hearing impaired youth the chance to compete in speech or sign language.

The winner will receive a $3,500 scholarship for post-high school education/vocational training. The contest will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Columbus.

Contestants must prepare an original 4-5 minute presentation and may use sign language, spoken word or a combination of both to compete. Eligible contestants must have an uncorrected hearing loss of 40+ decibels. Contestants may not use visual aids or slides.

For more information, contact upperarlingtonoptimistclub@gmail.com

02/03/2026

Don't forget this Saturday (Feb. 7th) at the Coventry Village Branch - ASL Storytime!

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Please join us Saturday, February 7th at 11am, at Coventry Library for ASL Storytime with Liliana Pokorny! 🙂
Liliana is a magnificent storyteller! Everyone is invited!
Interpreter provided.

We do ask folks to register and here is the link to the registration: https://events.heightslibrary.org/event/15345282

This program is funded in part through a federal Institute of Museum and Library Services LSTA grant awarded by the State Library of Ohio and a Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities Library Grant.

02/03/2026

Monsters Game - April 4th!

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Hilliard, OH
43026

Telephone

+18446446481

Website

http://www.ohiohandsandvoices.org/, http://www.handsandvoices.org/

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