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!
Join us for this free workshop for parents and caregivers, designed to foster confidence in story-sharing and literacy development.
FHSR is partnering with Chicago Hearing Society (CHS) to present a workshop for parents and caregivers, focusing on the power of reading and language in the home. The research-based curriculum supports all communication modes and will include methodology, instruction, and hands-on practice related to early literacy and story-sharing skills. With this, parents will become better equipped to support their child and using books to create a language-rich environment within the home.
This workshop is geared for parents with children 2-5 years old.
You probably know that it is important to get an early start on reading with DHH children and that early reading contributes to increased vocabulary, language development, and print awareness. But families report that they are often at a loss when figuring out how to read with their children with hearing loss.
With this curriculum, we can contribute to a new generation of DHH readers and better support early language and literacy milestones.
Each family that attends will be able to get a set of 4 books with characters with hearing loss.
During this workshop, your children will be able to attend an onsite Music To My Ears class with our Early Childhood music partner, The Merit School of Music. Age appropriate siblings are welcome.
This information-packed in person workshop will be offered:
Saturday, November 16, 2024
9am -11am
Chicago Hearing Society Office
2017 N. Mendell, Suite 3NE, Chicago, 60614
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!
