SD EHDI Collaborative

12/18/2025

December is Safe Toys and Gifts Awareness Month.

When choosing toys and gifts, safety and age appropriateness matter. Toys should match a child’s age, abilities, and developmental stage, especially for infants and children under age three.

Before gifting, inspect toys for sharp edges, small parts, cords, or batteries. Look for safety labels, choose nontoxic art supplies, and pair sports equipment with proper protective gear. For young children, avoid toys with small pieces that could pose a choking risk.

A little extra care when choosing toys can help prevent injuries and keep playtime safe all year long.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/cuIY50XIFu0

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12/18/2025

A wonderful learning opportunity!

12/11/2025

Thank you SD Deaf Resource & Outreach Programs and South Dakota Services for the Deaf for hosting signing santa!

Of all the appearances Santa will make before a trip around he world on Christmas Eve, this one was unique.

12/10/2025

The first three years are important for learning language, both spoken and signed.

A new report has been published by CPCM, How Policymakers in South Dakota Understand Make Decisions About Early Childhood Brain Development: 2025.

This report provides insights into how South Dakota’s leaders view the earliest years of life and the policies that shape children’s opportunities to thrive. We hope the information presented here will be useful for policymakers, practitioners, and community partners as they continue important conversations about how best to ensure a strong start for every child in our state. Supporting children’s healthy development from the very beginning is not only an investment in our future workforce and communities—it is also one of the most powerful primary prevention strategies for reducing childhood adversity and maltreatment. Together, we can build systems that help all South Dakota families thrive.

Find the full report at https://sdcpcm.com/our-work/how-policymakers-in-south-dakota-understand-and-make-decisions-about-early-childhood-brain-development-2025/.

12/10/2025

You asked, I answered!

I created a 3-Page Digital Download.

It is an easy-to-read guide, designed to increase awareness and understanding for anyone who engages with people who utilize hearing technology.

It is inspired by a collection of many of my most popular pieces, in a downloadable document.

It Includes simple ways to improve communication when speaking to someone who has hearing loss, and utilizes cochlear implants or hearing aids.

It is on MyBattleCall .com

linked in the comments ⬇️

12/10/2025

📣 A new offering from CPCM's Early Childhood Comprehensive System Collaborative!

🚸 For all who work with and care for young children — early educators, human service professionals, health care providers, early intervention specialists, and parents.

💻 Growing Together is an eight-week, online master class designed to deepen professional understanding of child development through exploratory practice — a reflective, inquiry-based approach to learning from one’s own experiences. Participants will engage in meaningful self-study and shared inquiry to collectively explore essential questions about children, families, and their own professional identities.

Applications are now being accepted, with the course set to begin in March. Learn more at https://sdcpcm.com/eccs/growing-together-master-class/.

12/08/2025

SDSD & SD DROP are thrilled to invite you to Signing Santa at SDSD – Sioux Falls on THIS Wednesday, December 10th 5:30-7:30!

Please RSVP on this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxWo5Tu73kAyPqEx9FLx3rbqTePoqjuxMA_Z758CCdU0ZcKg/viewform

Hope to see you there!

12/07/2025

Thank you to Dr. Michael Roizen and the "You: The Owners Manual" podcast for having ASHA on to discuss newborn hearing screening, explore the importance of early intervention, and better understand the critical services provided by audiologists and SLPs. Learn more and listen to the podcast: https://at.asha.org/R6

12/06/2025

Each module in the "Teaching Children Who Are Deafblind" series is designed for teachers and related services providers who want to improve their knowledge of deafblindness and gain practical skills. Visit the series homepage to learn all about this important professional development program. https://www.nationaldb.org/national-initiatives/iqp/professional-development-modules/

12/05/2025

Don’t forget if you have a child in your family that is deaf or hard of hearing to sign up for the open captioned movie on December 6th!! It’s a great way to meet other families with kids that are deaf or hard of hearing!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDSizD73-6bKwYnOrbbs-6oTnT7HvZ5mgVgSg74j9WhC_jRw/viewform?usp=publish-editor

12/02/2025

Learn more about SD EHDI Growing Language

growing language

12/02/2025

December 4th in Rapid City!

✨ Get ready for a night full of signing, laughing & connection! 🤟

ASL Game Night is happening!

Thursday, December 4th • 5PM–7PM
Rapid City Public Library — Hoyt Room

All ages, all skill levels—come sign, learn, play, and meet others in the community!

SD DROP Co-Director Lance and Deaf Mentor Chelsey will be joining in on the fun 🎉

Let’s show SUPPORT for the Deaf/hard of hearing children’s parents who are hosting this event!

NO RSVP NEEDED (regardless of what flyer says) — just show up & sign with us!

Have questions? Please email Tanya at tevae2010@gmail.com or call/text her at 605-371-6547.