EVENTS
Our work at FHSR is all about community; how we can best support and bring together the families and children living with hearing loss. We feel creating community is key and strive at our free family events, such as Cheers for Ears, Bowling with Friends and our Musical Storytime’s to create opportunities for conversations and friendships to blossom and grow.
Cheers and Ears for Beers fundraises for pediatric loaner hearing aid banks throughout Chicagoland.
Our Speaker Series provides topical up to the moment research study outcomes, current best practices for services and education information on raising a child who has hearing loss, giving the parents, caregivers and professionals in our community a large toolbox of key information.
Rock the Town For Hearing is our Annual Fundraiser to create awareness and raise funds for the FREE programming we provide for children with Hearing loss.
FHSR 2025 Speaker Series:
When It's Not the Hearing Loss
Many deaf and hard of hearing kids will struggle in school – but sometimes, it’s not the hearing loss. Research shows that 40% – 60% of children with hearing loss will be diagnosed with an additional disability (with learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, Autism spectrum disorder, and visual impairments being the four most prevalent).
Join parents and professionals for an evening exploring how to identify when other factors may be at play, including when and how to seek additional testing or assessments, and when and how to seek additional accommodations.
The evening will feature a keynote by neuropsychologist Lori G. Tall, a moderated panel of hearing loss and education experts, and a wine and cheese reception so you can meet our speakers and others working to help DHH children succeed.
Thursday, February 6, 2025
6 – 9PM
Elmhurst University
Schaible Science Center
Illinois Hall
190 Prospect Avenue
Elmhurst, Illinois
Date:
February 22, 2025
Time:
5:00-6:30 PM
Location:
Fleetwood Roller Rink
7231 W Archer Ave. Summit, IL 60501
ROLLING WITH FRIENDS
Skate, Laugh, and Connect
at Rolling with Friends!
For kids ages 5 and older with hearing loss and their families.
Join us for a fun-filled, FREE event where families and children with hearing loss, along with their siblings, can come together to build community and create lasting friendships.
It’s all about shared experiences, support, and connection!
Skate to your heart’s content (free skate rentals included!), enjoy delicious pizza, drinks, and cookies, and make new friends while having a blast. There will be laughter, rollerskating, and plenty of fun for everyone!
Don’t miss out on this opportunity for some family fun and community bonding.
