MEET ZION, OUR 2024 CHAMPION CHILD
Zion is a twelve-year-old dynamo: a son, a student, an Instagram dance sensation and, thanks to your support, a rising star at the Merit School of Music. In addition to his hearing loss, Zion has a limb difference – but that’s not stopping him from living into his full potential, or rocking the Glockenspiel! Read the story of Zion, and his mom, Danielle, to learn more about how FHSR has worked to ensure Zion has the opportunity to thrive.
“We all need a little bit of help. I thank FHSR for the opportunity to have these music lessons.” – Danielle, Zion’s mom
When your child is diagnosed with hearing loss, it can be a stressful time when you are inundated with new information. As parents, relatives and professionals who work with deaf and hard of hearing children, our Board is uniquely aware of the challenges families face when a child has been identified with hearing loss. For over 60 years, we have been a foundation dedicated to providing support to both the child and the family through our wrap around services.
1-3-6 AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
NEXT STEPS AFTER A FAILED NEWBORN HEARING SCREENING
One key test that happens the day after your baby is born in Illinois is the Newborn Hearing Screening.
If your baby does not pass, it could mean your baby has some level of hearing loss. A second follow up screening is crucial to determine if your baby has hearing loss.
UPCOMING EVENTS!
Rolling
With
friends!
Fleetwood Roller Rink
7231 W Archer Ave, Summit, IL
FREE family event for kids with hearing loss ages 5 and older and their families! There will be rollerskating, laughing and hanging out – with new and old friends!
Saturday, February 22, 2025
5 - 6:30pm
2025 Speaker Series
When It's Not the Hearing Loss
Join parents and professionals for an evening exploring how to identify when other factors besides hearing loss may be part of the issue - including when and how to seek additional testing or assessments, and when and how to seek additional accommodations.
Elmhurst University
Thursday, February 6, 2025
6 - 9PM
Special Needs, Special Planning for DHH Families
How will you ensure that your DHH child is cared for in the future? Join FHSR for a Free informative virtual presentation on special considerations for families of children with disabilities.
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
7pm
BE A PART OF IT ALL.
Give the gift of hearing.
Every contribution to FHSR helps improve the lives of deaf and hard of hearing children.
We hope you will consider making a gift to support these children. Thank you!
