Arizona Hands & Voices Events
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For Families of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children
Arizona Hands & Voices Brings Information, Support and Hope
Phoenix, Arizona, August 1, 2008 – “Your child has a hearing loss” is heard throughout the state of Arizona on an almost daily basis with more than 300 children born Deaf or Hard of Hearing each year. Parents are rarely ready to hear such news. Many emotions envelop them as they hear the audiologist describe their child’s hearing loss. That hearing loss can range from a mild loss to profoundly deaf. The decisions that face the family in that moment are overwhelming. Arizona Hands & Voices is bringing information, support and hope to Arizona families who receive the news that their child is Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
On September 13, 2008 from 8:30a.m to 4:00p.m Arizona Hands and Voices will hold their Fall Expo at ASU’s newly renovated Memorial Union. Local and national organizations will be on hand to provide information about goods and services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. Expo participants will receive access to the exhibitors as well as breakfast, lunch and a variety of classes geared toward empowering parents in raising a child who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Childcare will be available for older children (no diapers) during workshops. Sign language interpreters, Spanish interpreters, and CART services will be provided.
To register for the Fall Expo and for a complete listing of classes and vendors who will be in attendance Download our Info & Registration Form.
Register Before August 15: Members $20.00 per family - Non-Members $35.00
Register After August 15: Members $30.00 per family - Non-Members $35.00
Scholarships are Available. To become a member go to azhv.org. A family can join for $25 and that will cover your membership and registration for the expo.
Arizona Hands & Voices is a local chapter of a nationwide non-profit organization dedicated to supporting families and their children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, as well as the professionals who serve them. We are a parent-driven, parent/professional collaborative group that is unbiased towards communication modes and methods. Our diverse membership includes those who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing and their families who communicate orally, with signs, cued speech, and/or combined methods. We exist to help our children reach their highest potential.
Contact:
Helen Cartwright
Arizona Hands & Voices
P.O. Box 50423
Phoenix, AZ 85076
1-866-685-1050
hcartwright@azhv.org
Please keep checking the website for details on future events.
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