2024 Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Conference
March 17-19, 2024 • Denver, CO
3/18/2024 | 10:05 AM - 11:00 AM | "Well, this is complicated!" - Supporting Families with DHH Plus Children | Capitol 2
"Well, this is complicated!" - Supporting Families with DHH Plus Children
Deaf and hard of hearing children with additional needs (also known as DHH Plus children) present unique challenges when it comes to serving them in the educational, medical, and social field. This panel will represent families from diverse backgrounds and help the audience connect with the needs and realities of DHH Plus families. Learning from these individuals will provide a deeper view into how to serve our EHDI families. Be prepared to laugh and cry as we share through honesty and vulnerability!
- Participants will learn 2 approaches to supporting families that have DHH Plus children.
- Participants will have exposure to the experience of DHH Plus parents through a panel presentation.
- 3. Audience will identify gaps within the system, to better serve DHH Plus children.
Presentation:
3478265_16215AmandaHvass.pdf
Handouts:
Handout is not Available
Transcripts:
CART transcripts are NOT YET available, but will be posted shortly after the conference
Presenters/Authors
Amanda Hvass
(Primary Presenter), Hands & Voices of Oregon , amanda@positive-impact-consulting.com;
Amanda is a mother of three boys, one of which is Deaf plus. Having experienced the EHDI system as a parent, she now as a Guide By Your Side Coordinator leads the program and collaborates with professionals in the field. With special interest in collaboration, she works with the Oregon EHDI team, their Advisory Committee, Hands & Voices and her local school district to promote healthy connections and successful children. She holds a certification in Performance Coaching and working with teams for healthy outcomes within their organization or business.
ASHA DISCLOSURE:
Financial -
No relevant financial relationship exists.
Nonfinancial -
No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
AAA DISCLOSURE:
Financial -
No relevant financial relationship exists.
Nonfinancial -
No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.