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

03/18/2026

The Annual EHDI (Early Hearing Detection & Intervention) Conference has come to an end! It was a great time of learning and connecting with people from across the country and beyond, all working toward the same goals.

North Dakota was well represented! We shared presentations, made great connections, and learned so much. We’re excited to bring this knowledge back home and continue supporting the families we serve.

03/17/2026

👶 Join us at the 2026 Newborn Screening Conference!

📍 BSC National Energy Center of Excellence – Bismarck, ND
📅 Wednesday, April 22
⏰ 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Be part of an engaging conference that brings together families and health care professionals to explore how newborn screening has evolved—and what lies ahead. Discover how expanded screening panels and emerging technologies are improving early diagnosis and care for infants.

Hear powerful insights from clinical experts and families about conditions such as hearing loss and cystic fibrosis, and learn about the journey from diagnosis to follow-up care. See firsthand why early screening makes a life-changing difference.

🔗 Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-newborn-screening-conference-tickets-1984059228562?aff=oddtdtcreator
⏳ Registration deadline: April 14

For more details, visit https://www.hhs.nd.gov/newborn-screening/conference

03/15/2026

The 6-month-old still has a long way to go before she masters sign language, but she's trying to communicate.

03/15/2026

In the words of Paul Revere, "Camp is coming, camp is coming!" Well, okay, that may not be a direct quote, but campers will be celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States of America at this year's camp.
Please share with your students and their families or anyone else that may be interested.
The annual Summer Camp sponsored by the North Dakota School for the Deaf/Resource Center will be held June 15 to 19th.
More details and information is coming.

03/15/2026

03/12/2026

Every day, developmental disability program managers guide families through some of the most overwhelming chapters of their lives. For Sara Krebs, that work is deeply personal. From living rooms to long drives across the prairie, she brings lived experience, compassion and unwavering presence to families navigating Early Intervention. Her story reflects the quiet, powerful impact of those who walk beside families when they need it most. hhs.nd.gov/news/voices-impact/voices-impact-inside-lives-north-dakotas-developmental-disabilities-program-managers

03/12/2026

03/12/2026

Here is a flyer you can save and print if you want to help spread the word!

03/12/2026

SDSD is thrilled to share registration is open for our Hands in Motion Summer Program!
Register here: https://forms.gle/VrNKQTZFgmzV5vqFA

The program will run from July 6 – July 31, Mondays through Fridays, 8:30-11:30 in Sioux Falls at John Harris Elementary. Your child does not have to attend the whole month – sign up for whatever works for their summer schedules.

This program is an opportunity for students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing ages 2 through 5th grade to see and hang out with others who are just like them. Classrooms are led by Teachers of the Deaf with support from support staff with Deaf and Hard of Hearing experience.

Research shows that programs like this are important because they give students the chance to meet peers who communicate like them, helping them feel a sense of belonging and pride in who they are. Seeing other children who are D/HH and adults helps them build a strong self-identity and understand that they are not alone.

If your child is older, we welcome teens to volunteer to be that role model for the students. Reach out if your teen would be interested in volunteering for a day.

Reach out with any questions! Looking forward to another great summer!

03/02/2026

Turn to us for a strong start toward stability. The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program may be able to help as you work toward long-term goals like employment and training. See if you qualify at hhs.nd.gov/tanf.