North Dakota Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program (ND EHDI)

04/09/2026

Stella is our Faces of CMV today. Her mom, Lindsay shared about their CMV story.

They told her not to Google.
They wanted to sit down and explain it first.

Because sometimes… the words you’re about to hear change everything.

This mom had never heard of congenital CMV until the OR during her C-section. Within days, her newborn was fighting for her life—liver failure, uncertainty, and unimaginable fear.

But then… a chance.
A “Hail Mary” antiviral.
And a little girl who refused to give up.

Today, she is 10 years old. 💛

CMV can change a family’s story in an instant—but it doesn’t define the ending.

Early awareness matters.
Early intervention matters.
And these children? They are fighters.

04/09/2026

Fostering Joy Forum Presents - Rooted in Joy: Identity, Access, and Belonging

Date: Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm MT

https://handsandvoices.org/registrations/fostering-joy-reg.html

What does joy look like in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (D/HH) experience? Too often, conversations focus on challenges, barriers, or systems. This forum shifts the lens. Together, we will explore the power of joy as told through lived experience—by individuals who are D/HH. Hosted by Hands & Voices, this conversation celebrates identity, connection, growth, and belonging. Through personal stories and shared reflections, this session will highlight everyday moments that make the D/HH journey meaningful and vibrant. Whether you are a chapter leader, family member, professional, or community partner, you are invited to listen, learn, and reflect on how we can intentionally foster joy—in our programs, in our leadership, and in our relationships... Because joy is not an afterthought. It’s foundational.

Presenters: Thomas Horejes, Ph.D. and Heidi Klomhaus

04/07/2026

Join us for our regular "Growing Up Deaf" virtual event on Wednesday, April 8th from 6:30 to 7:30 CT or 5:30 to 6:30 MT.
This time we feature Katherine Tanner who is hard of hearing and grew up in a small North Dakota town.

04/07/2026

🚗 Did You Know?
4 out of 5 car seats are used incorrectly.

That means most kids are riding with less protection than parents realize and that’s scary. 😟
Let’s fix that together. 💙

Join us this for our next Car Seat Checkup Event and make sure your child’s seat is installed safely and correctly.
📅 Saturday, March 21
🕙 10 AM - 1 PM (By appointment only)
📍 Puklich Chevrolet

Our certified technicians will help you check your car seat, adjust it if needed, and answer any questions...all at no cost.

👉 Reserve your spot today using the QR code below or visit:
tinyurl.com/3zyuek3a

Let’s keep our kids safe… because nothing matters more. 💙

04/02/2026

👶 2026 Newborn Screening Conference – North Dakota

Join us for a day of learning, connection, and important conversations about newborn screening.

📍 BSC National Energy Center of Excellence, Bismarck, ND
📅 Wednesday, April 22
⏰ 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
💲 No registration fee

Hosted by the North Dakota Department of Health & Human Services.

Session Highlights:
• Transforming newborn screening: today’s landscape, emerging science, and the road ahead
• Educating expectant parents early about newborn screening
• Why early screening matters: stories from families and providers
• Family-centered communication: sharing results with parents

Who Should Attend:
Healthcare providers, students, and professionals who work with families, including:
Obstetricians, family practice physicians, pediatricians, neonatologists, pediatric cardiologists, audiologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, social workers, genetic counselors, lab personnel, midwives, doulas, early intervention providers—and parents.

🎟️ Learn more and register at https://www.hhs.nd.gov/newborn-screening/conference

03/24/2026

03/21/2026

Collaboration For Change Webinar Series Social Work Contact Hours Available! Every Thursday: March 26, 2026 – April 23, 2026 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CST Register Today For more information, contact Susie Mack susie.mack@minotstateu.edu or 800-233-1737 Collaboration​ For Change​ Webinar Series Eve...

03/20/2026

NOTE: Updated with correct dates!

03/19/2026

📚 Today is International Read to Me Day—explore fun ways to read together, support your child’s literacy journey, and discover inclusive resources like our StoryTime Support series, DHH book lists, and ASL storytelling videos to make reading meaningful for every family!

📚 Today is International Read to Me Day!📚

Here are some great ways to read together. We want you to have all the resources for supporting your child's literacy journey. Check out our 'StoryTime Support' post series for more great ideas for reading with your kids!

Clerc Center '15 Principles for Reading to Deaf Children' https://zurl.co/oImqZ

Books with authors who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) -
https://zurl.co/DpOJq

Books with characters who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH)-
https://zurl.co/50u3n

ASL Storytelling book videos (voiced, signed, & captioned) from Statewide Outreach Center at Texas School for the Deaf
https://zurl.co/iRCse

(Remember to preview books and videos to align with your family's needs)

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