VOICE for deaf and hard of hearing children

04/07/2025

04/03/2025

🌟 Join Our Online VOICE Parents Meet-Ups! 🌟

Are you a parent or family member of a child who is deaf or hard of hearing and learning to listen? We warmly invite you to join our supportive community!

📅 Day: April 30th (every last Wednesday of the month)
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM ET

Come connect with other parents, share experiences, and receive valuable resources and guidance!

🔗 Register at: https://www.voicefordeafkids.com/Events

Every parent or family member is welcome! Let’s learn, support, and grow together. 🌱


VOICE for children who are deaf and hard of hearing

04/03/2025

🌟 Speaker Spotlight: Rosary Kwak 🌟

We’re excited to welcome Rosary Kwak,our special speaker!

Rosary Kwak’s journey as a parent and advocate began when her first child was diagnosed as deaf at just two months old. Since then, she has dedicated herself to supporting families and raising awareness about Deafness and the Deaf community. From co-founding a Hands & Voices chapter to serving on the AG Bell Global Family Council, Rosary continues to be a powerful voice for families.

Rosary will discuss how pediatric services can prioritize early intervention and family support to improve outcomes for children with hearing loss.

We’re excited to have her share her insights at our upcoming event! 🎤✨

📍 Session: What Pediatric Family-Centred Services Are and What They Involve
📅 May 2 at 3:15 PM
Don’t miss this chance to learn from an expert in early childhood development and hearing screening!

This session will delve into the fundamental principles of family-centered care, its evolution, and how it addresses both medical and non-medical needs while supporting social determinants of health.

Gain insights into the practical applications, common misconceptions, and strategies for overcoming implementation challenges in pediatric care.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from industry leaders and engage in meaningful discussions!

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04/02/2025

🌟 Speaker Spotlight: Rosary Kwak 🌟

We’re excited to welcome Rosary Kwak,our special speaker!

Rosary Kwak’s journey as a parent and advocate began when her first child was diagnosed as deaf at just two months old. Since then, she has dedicated herself to supporting families and raising awareness about Deafness and the Deaf community. From co-founding a Hands & Voices chapter to serving on the AG Bell Global Family Council, Rosary continues to be a powerful voice for families.

Rosary will discuss how pediatric services can prioritize early intervention and family support to improve outcomes for children with hearing loss.

We’re excited to have her share her insights at our upcoming event! 🎤✨

📍 Session: What Pediatric Family-Centred Services Are and What They Involve
📅 May 2 at 3:15 PM
Don’t miss this chance to learn from an expert in early childhood development and hearing screening!

This session will delve into the fundamental principles of family-centered care, its evolution, and how it addresses both medical and non-medical needs while supporting social determinants of health.

Gain insights into the practical applications, common misconceptions, and strategies for overcoming implementation challenges in pediatric care.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from industry leaders and engage in meaningful discussions!

04/02/2025

Speaker: Eliot Shearer
Session: Clinical Care for Children with Hearing Loss in the Gene Therapy Era

🌟 Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Eliot Shearer 🌟

🔬 Clinical Care for Children with Hearing Loss in the Gene Therapy Era
📅 Saturday, May 3 ⏰ 8:40 AM

Gene therapy is transforming the future of hearing loss treatment. Dr. Eliot Shearer, a pediatric otolaryngologist at Boston Children’s Hospital and leading expert in hearing genetics, will explore how genetic testing plays a crucial role in diagnosing and treating pediatric hearing loss.

This session will cover:
✅ The role of genetic evaluation in pediatric hearing loss care
✅ How genetic testing empowers families and informs treatment decisions
✅ Identifying candidates for emerging gene therapy clinical trials
✅ Best practices for counseling families through a genetic diagnosis

Join Dr. Shearer to gain expert insights into the latest advancements in hearing loss genetics and their impact on clinical care.

04/01/2025

April is Deaf History Month

04/01/2025

Speaker: Dana Cohen
Session: What do we (parents and professionals) need to prepare children to thrive in school?

🌟 Speaker Spotlight: Dana Cohen 🌟

How can we best prepare children who are Deaf or hard of hearing to thrive in mainstream schools? Join Dana Cohen on May 3 at 11:40 AM as she explores evidence-based strategies that empower both parents and professionals.

This session will cover:
✅ Early diagnosis, hearing technology, and high-quality early intervention
✅ The role of Auditory Verbal Practices in developing listening, spoken language, and literacy skills
✅ Collaborative strategies among parents, educators, and specialists
✅ Transition planning for school entry and beyond
✅ The importance of IEPs, accommodations, and advocacy

Gain practical insights and hands-on strategies to support children in reaching their full potential.

📅 Saturday, May 3
⏰ 11:40 AM

03/30/2025

Happy Eid Alfitr!

03/29/2025

Educate, empower, enrich.

The 2025 VOICE Conference Committee has created an outstanding day of learning for parents of children who are deaf and hard of hearing and the professionals who serve them! Don’t miss these two days of learning with internationally/nationally renowned speakers paired with our local community service providers who make the magic happen!

Get ready to educate, enrich and empower outcomes that inspire!

The VOICE 2025 Conference is a virtual two-day event to take place on May 2-3. Each day features sessions specifically designed for professionals (May 2) and parents (May 3).

When: May 2-3, 2025
Hours: 08:30am to 5:35 pm
Where: online - zoom
CEUs available
Recording Available

Register here:
https://www.voicefordeafkids.com/page-1075419

03/27/2025

🎉 Join us for Hearing Heroes Hangouts! 🎉

A supportive space for teens and young adults with hearing loss to connect, empower each other, and build essential skills. 💬✨

Since our launch in October 2023, we’ve hosted monthly online meetings featuring inspiring young adult speakers, self-advocacy tips, and resources tailored to your needs.

📅 Upcoming Meeting Dates:

Friday, March 28th | 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

📍 Open to participants across Canada!
Register here:

https://www.voicefordeafkids.com/Events

Let’s foster friendships, share experiences, and grow together. 🌟 Don’t miss out!

03/26/2025

🌟 Join Our Online VOICE Parents Meet-Ups! 🌟

Are you a parent or family member of a child who is deaf or hard of hearing and learning to listen? We warmly invite you to join our supportive community!

📅 Day: March 26 (every last Wednesday of the month)
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM ET

Come connect with other parents, share experiences, and receive valuable resources and guidance!

🔗 Register at: https://www.voicefordeafkids.com/Events

Every parent or family member is welcome! Let’s learn, support, and grow together. 🌱


VOICE for children who are deaf and hard of hearing

03/25/2025

🔹 Speaker Spotlight: Suzy Zhang 🔹

Meet Suzy Zhang, an Independent Education Counselor with 18 years of experience in international education. As a parent who has navigated multilingual parenting and multiple relocations across Beijing, Montreal, and Toronto, Suzy brings a unique perspective on advocacy and support for families raising children with hearing loss. Her volunteer work with the Montreal Oral School for the Deaf and the Chinese Association of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing highlights her deep commitment to the community.

📅 Session: Parent Panel – A Parent’s Toolkit: Advocacy, Support, and Collaboration in the Journey of Raising Children with Hearing Loss
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM | Date: Saturday, May 3
🎤 Moderator: Mila Melo

Join Suzi and fellow panelists as they share real-life experiences and practical strategies to empower parents on this journey.

03/24/2025

🔹 Speaker Spotlight: Gayla Guignard 🔹

Join us at the 2025 VOICE Conference for an insightful session with Gayla Guignard, M.A., CCC-A/SLP, LSLS Cert. AVT! As Chief Strategy & Programs Officer at AG Bell, Gayla brings a wealth of experience in , speech-language pathology, and Listening and Spoken Language intervention.

Her career spans service provision, clinical supervision, and leadership in early hearing detection and intervention.

📅 Session: Teamwork & Collaborative Practice in a Family-Centred Approach
🕦 Time: 11:40 AM | Date: Friday, May 2
🎤 Moderator: Hillary Ganek

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how collaboration enhances outcomes for children who are deaf or hard of hearing!

Register here:
https://www.voicefordeafkids.com/page-1075419

03/20/2025

Happy Nowruz!

03/18/2025

🌟 Join Our Online VOICE Parents Meet-Ups! 🌟

Are you a parent or family member of a child who is deaf or hard of hearing and learning to listen? We warmly invite you to join our supportive community!

📅 Day: March 26 (every last Wednesday of the month)
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM ET

Come connect with other parents, share experiences, and receive valuable resources and guidance!

🔗 Register at: https://www.voicefordeafkids.com/Events

Every parent or family member is welcome! Let’s learn, support, and grow together. 🌱

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