Utah EHDI Family Support and Information

Utah EHDI Family Support and Information We provide resources and unbiased support to families of Deaf & Hard of Hearing Children in Utah. The internet is full of information. Everyone is welcome here!

The EHDI team will use this page to connect with parents, share events and resources, and help other families to connect with one another! This page is a way for Utah EHDI to share their resources to help parents find quality information about all aspects of having a deaf or heard of hearing child.Whether your child was newly diagnosed or you are a family with older Deaf and Heard of Hearing child

ren this page is for you! We will offer ongoing information, training, parent perspectives/support, and a one stop shop for things happening in the community. The EHDI team's goal is to support parents of deaf children regardless of communication mode, amplification choices, label, or diagnosis. On this page you will find resources and information that support all modes and methods. We invite you to use this page to bind together as a community rather than find what divides us. The contact information provided is a direct link to our parent consultants. Our parent consultants have deaf or heard of hearing kiddos of their own and are happy to provide information and support directly to families! Welcome to the EHDI Parents Support and Information Page! We hope you find valuable information here, feel comfortable asking questions, and find other parents with whom you can make a lasting connection!

This week we are spotlighting who is a member of the England Deaf men's football team, a Deaf Olympian, and a disabili...
05/01/2026

This week we are spotlighting who is a member of the England Deaf men's football team, a Deaf Olympian, and a disability advocate.

Will was born deaf in both ears and was implanted with a cochlear implants at around age 3. He is also fluent in British Sign Language. He has other family members that are also Deaf but he is the first in his family to have cochlear implants.

He posts lots of great content about what his life is like as a deaf athlete, speech, cochlear implants, listening fatigue, questions and misconceptions about deafness, and more.

Go check out his page to learn more!

This weeks Deaf/ Hard of Hearing related question is:What is a Cochlear Implant?~A Cochlear Implant (CI) is a surgically...
04/30/2026

This weeks Deaf/ Hard of Hearing related question is:

What is a Cochlear Implant?

~A Cochlear Implant (CI) is a surgically implanted medical device that helps individuals who have severe to profound hearing loss interpret sounds and speech.

~A Cochlear Implant bypasses damaged inner ear structures to directly stimulate the auditory nerve. A child can now be implanted as early as before their first birthday if hearing aids are determined to not provide adequate hearing assistance.

Thanks to for sharing these ASL Signs that support early communication skills:"Communication is about more than just wo...
04/29/2026

Thanks to for sharing these ASL Signs that support early communication skills:

"Communication is about more than just words!

Introducing ASL signs can help to support functional communication skills and allow young children to more effectively communicate for a variety of purposes 👇

1️⃣ Requesting: MORE, OPEN, PLAY
2️⃣ Protesting: ALL DONE
3️⃣ Asking for HELP
4️⃣ Communicating in daily routines: EAT, MILK, WATER, BATH

You can introduce signs at any time- it's never too early or too late. The #1 way to teach your child signs is to model them A LOT! "\

Do you ever wonder when certain device related tasks will be age appropriate for your child? Here are some great guideli...
04/27/2026

Do you ever wonder when certain device related tasks will be age appropriate for your child? Here are some great guidelines from heartolearn.org .at.utahstateuniversity - a great resource!

"Self Advocacy Skills for kids with hearing devices- how and when they should start taking responsibility for them!
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Every kid is different, but here's a guide:
2- Let you know when devices aren't working
3- Reposition hearing devices if needed
4- Store the hearing devices in a safe place
5- Put devices on and take off without reminders
6- Check and change batteries
7- Clean and care for devices
8- Identify problems with devices
9- Connect to technology with hearing device"

This week we are spotlighting .jords!Check out her account to get a glimpse into her life with bilateral cochlear implan...
04/24/2026

This week we are spotlighting .jords!

Check out her account to get a glimpse into her life with bilateral cochlear implants. She shares (often with humor) life with her CI's- what things sound like, navigating getting her hair done, listening to music, etc.

She shares: "Your weakness doesn't make you weaker. It makes you stronger and more resilient. It gives you a purpose."

Check out her page!

This weeks Deaf/ Hard of Hearing related question is:What is a Contralateral Routing of Signals (CROS) Hearing Aid?~CROS...
04/23/2026

This weeks Deaf/ Hard of Hearing related question is:

What is a Contralateral Routing of Signals (CROS) Hearing Aid?

~CROS hearing aids assist with unilateral hearing loss. A Cros system works with 2 devices to pick up sound from the ear with less/ no hearing and send it wirelessly to a receiver in the other ear.

~A CROS system can help with one of the biggest challenges for unilateral hearing which is directional hearing.

All Deaf and Hard of Hearing students throughout the state are invited to participate in USDB Summer Camps. Summer Camp...
04/22/2026

All Deaf and Hard of Hearing students throughout the state are invited to participate in USDB Summer Camps. Summer Camps provide opportunities for social, emotional and academic growth through hands-on fun and adventure. The following camps are family friendly and open to children of all ages.

Do you know the answer to this question shared by .the.signing.slp?:🤔🤔🤔 Did you know that handshapes in ASL also have ag...
04/22/2026

Do you know the answer to this question shared by .the.signing.slp?:

🤔🤔🤔 Did you know that handshapes in ASL also have ages of typical acquisition just like sounds in spoken English? Of these three handshapes, which do you think develops last?

Number 2 is the last of these to typically develop, typically by age four! Number 3 is a handshape that is typically developed by age two and number 1 is a handshape that develops around age three.

Division of Services of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Presents:Spring Festival 2026SaturdayApril 25, 20269 am - 4 pmSande...
04/21/2026

Division of Services of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Presents:

Spring Festival 2026

Saturday
April 25, 2026
9 am - 4 pm

Sanderson Center
5709 S 1500 W Taylorsville, UT 84123

Health Fair:
• Deaf Diabetes Can Together
• Emergency Preparedness
• Safe Kids UT - Salt Lake County
• Friends for Sight (Free vision screenings)
• Red Cross (Presentation)

Hands Up for the Finish- Outdoor 1K Kids Run
begins at 10 am
• Pool Noodle Hurdles
• Cardboard Tunnel
• Rope Spiderweb
• Balance Beam
• Water Splash
• And more

Deaf History Children's Museum
• Activities
• Deaf Art
• ASL Fun
• History Displays

VENDORS
• Jens_Addictions
• Beautiful Youth creations
• Utah Valley Deaf Seniors
• 5 Star Interpreting
• University of Utah Dermatology Department
• TediAnn's Towels
• Sego Lily Center for the Abused Deaf
• Helen Keller National Center
• Hearing Loss Association of America - Salt Lake City Chapter
• Utah Deaf Outdoors
• Macedone Counseling
• Jaxton Pearson
• Ned. Wheeler Scholarship
• Additional vendors may be present

Disclaimer: Use of DSDHH facilities or participation in events does not imply endorsement by DSDHH, Workforce Services, or the State of any organization, activity, product, service, or viewpoint.

Here are 6 tips from to help your child adjust to their hearing devices:"Parents always ask “how can I help my child ad...
04/20/2026

Here are 6 tips from to help your child adjust to their hearing devices:

"Parents always ask “how can I help my child adjust the their new hearing aids?”

Every child is different and some take to them right away, for others it takes a little bit more time."

These are my 6 favorite tips to help your child adjust to their new devices:

1. Create a routine
2. Associate hearing devices with something positive
3. Be consistent
4. Give yourself grace
5. Read books with other kids or characters with hearing devices
6. Sign a song every time you put the hearing devices on

This week we are spotlighting !Tiffany was born Deaf with bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and uses American Sign La...
04/17/2026

This week we are spotlighting !

Tiffany was born Deaf with bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and uses American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate. She is also the parent of 2 Deaf children and works as a Deaf Mentor:

"I started this page to share my experience, story, and insights on raising Deaf/ Hard of Hearing children. Every child deserves loving and accessible language!"

Check out her page!

Happy National ASL Day- April 15! 🤟 Enjoy this post from to learn more about the history of American Sign Language. ...
04/15/2026

Happy National ASL Day- April 15! 🤟

Enjoy this post from to learn more about the history of American Sign Language.

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