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!
Sound Solutions: Enhancing Patient Care through Knowledge of Hearing Loss
FHSR is hosting an upcoming webinar focused on pediatric hearing loss, for healthcare professionals
(hearing screeners, midwives, doulas, pediatricians, birthing nurses and nurse practitioners).
Dates offered:
Monday Feb 17th @ 5 pm
Monday March 24th @ 12 pm
Thursday March 27th @5 pm
2025 Literacy Training Sessions
For Parents and professionals
📅 Virtual Literacy Training for DT-H and SLPs
March 19, 2025 - 6:00-8:00 PM
📅 Literacy Training for Parents & Caregivers
April 12, 2025 9:30-11:30 AM
Cary Library, 1606 Three Oaks Rd, Cary, IL 60013
Join Daisy Kent for a special book reading
Please join Daisy Kent for a special night at Child's Voice where she will talk about her journey with hearing loss, and participate in a book signing and meet and greet!
📅 Wednesday, May 14th
5:30pm
Child's Voice School
180 Hansen Court, Woodale, IL 60191
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!
