Blog Archive
Alumni News: A Graduate’s Leadership Story
When Supreme Court justice Sonia Sotomayer was a child, she was told that she could never become a judge because of her Type 1 diabetes. Likewise, parents of children with hearing loss might hear that positions involving great leadership skills are off limits because of their disability. But Mia Asghari’s story proves that anyone can do it, with hard work and persistence.
Fifteen-year-old Mia, who was born with a hearing loss and wears hearing aids in both ears, is a champion coxswain on a high-school rowing team. This means she is both the captain and quarterback for a crew full of superior athletes. Every time she steps into the boat, she must communicate clearly with purpose and authority to the rest of her crew members. It’s her responsibility to coach the team, using a cox box. The cox box amplifies her voice using speakers placed throughout the boat, so that all of her rowers can hear her directions.
Words From Wendy: Empowering Children With Hearing Loss for a Bright Future
For many of our families, the new school year is a time to celebrate new beginnings, reconnect with friends, and embrace the opportunities that come with a new academic year. However, for families of children with hearing loss, this season may bring additional concerns and considerations.
Beyond Child’s Voice: Helping Your Child’s New Teacher
Here are some tips to help school staff get to know your child.
Words From Wendy: Literacy Skills Never Go On Summer Break
Our school-aged students have been attending our Extended School Year (ESY) program which is filled with learning and fun.
Beyond Child’s Voice: Alumni Self-Advocacy Skills Success
Teachers report that our alumni are using self-advocacy skills in mainstream classrooms.
Staff News: Sarah Miller Earns LSLS Credential
Sarah Miller, one of our early intervention speech-language pathologists, has recently attained the Listening and Spoken Language Specialist Auditory-Verbal Therapist (LSLS Cert. AVT) certification.
Beyond Child’s Voice: Even Our Youngest Students Are Advocating for themselves
Our younger students, ages 3 and 4, are developing their self-advocacy skills over the course of the school year.
Alumni News: A Graduate’s Story of Leadership
Fifteen-year-old Mia, who was born with a hearing loss and wears hearing aids in both ears, is a champion coxswain on a high-school rowing team.
Words From Wendy: Graduate News From Near and Far
Cullen Bradley (class of 2009) and Christopher Radomski (class of 2012) both recently made the USA Men’s Deaf Volleyball team.
Beyond Child’s Voice: The Challenges of Partner Work in the Mainstream
Learn about how students with hearing loss overcome challenges when it comes to partners in the mainstream!
Beyond Child’s Voice: The importance of reading skills in the mainstream setting
Reading is a crucial part of learning, especially when it comes to children with hearing loss. Learn about tips and experience that children with hearing loss have when it comes to reading.
Words From Wendy: Listening to LSL
Get ready for Spring events and graduation! We are excited to continue to learn and grow this season!
Words From Wendy: Rock With Us in April
Mark your calendars for April 27 because Child’s Voice will be one of the recipients of funds donated at the Riverside Rocks event, and we want you to be a part of it.
Beyond Child’s Voice: Parents Give Real-World Advice During Mainstream Panel
Two alumni parents shared many great ideas with our families during our Mainstream Parent Panel.
Beyond Child’s Voice: Sharing experiences in parent education
by Carrie Jackiewicz, Special Services Coordinator The vision of Child’s Voice is to be recognized…
Words From Wendy: It’s our Birthday!
by Wendy Deters, Executive Director Every February we celebrate Child’s Voice’s Birthday. This year Child’s…
Words From Wendy: Join Our Generous Community and Help Our Kids Succeed!
by Wendy Deters, Executive Director Happy New Year! I am really excited for 2024 at…
Beyond Child’s Voice: Be aware of background noise in public classrooms
by Carrie Jackiewicz, Special Services Coordinator Background noise makes listening more challenging for students with…
Words From Wendy: Taking time to Celebrate
by Wendy Deters, Executive Director The Child’s Voice Team wishes everyone a happy and healthy…
Beyond Child’s Voice: What makes a teacher effective?
by Carrie Jackiewicz, Special Services Coordinator When I observe our alumni in their neighborhood schools,…
Beyond Child’s Voice: Hearing Itinerants: Our Alumni’s VIPs
by Carrie Jackiewicz, Special Services Coordinator When our alumni enter their neighborhood schools, they typically…
Words from Wendy: Seeing Joy and Success on TV
So often in movies and TV people with hearing loss experience tragedy due to their deafness. But people who know Child’s Voice, our students, and our families know that there are so many opportunities for joy and success in the worlds of people with hearing loss.
A Skater’s journey To Conquer Hearing Loss
Child’s Voice graduate Tessa Brannigan, a west suburban high school sophomore, is excelling as a competitive ice skater and budding advocate for children with hearing loss.
Beyond Child’s Voice: How to Thrive in a Large Group
by Carrie Jackiewicz, Special Services Coordinator Learning in a large group is something that can…
Words from Wendy: “Cheers” Event Lets You See Life at Child’s Voice
It has been such a joy to have all of the students and families back in the building for a few solid weeks. Their smiles, laughter, and even helping them through tears is why I love coming to work every day.
Beyond Child’s Voice: Repair Strategies and self-advocacy
by Carrie Jackiewicz, Special Services Coordinator Communication Repair Strategies are one part of the curriculum…
Graduate Shares Success Story, Advocacy Advice
We recently caught up with Taylor Knapp, Child’s Voice class of 2001. Taylor graduated from…
Meet Our New Principal Rich Novy
As the School Principal, Rich is responsible for the daily operations of our School Program. Rich spent seven years teaching middle school gifted, special education and English language learners English/Language Arts. He also spent five years as an assistant principal.
Words from Wendy: The Importance of A Strong Community
It has been such a joy to have all of the students and families back in the building for a few solid weeks. Their smiles, laughter, and even helping them through tears is why I love coming to work every day.
Beyond Child’s Voice: Leave Anxiety at Home this School Year
by Carrie Jackiewicz, Special Services Coordinator It’s back to school time and in many households…
Words from Wendy: What Are Your Intentions for the School Year?
Above: Wendy and Ms. Anna were thrilled to accept a large donation of school supplies…
Beyond Child’s Voice: Make The Best Decisions for Your Family
by Carrie Jackiewicz, Special Services Coordinator When I am traveling around Chicagoland to visit our…
Words from Wendy: Getting Ready for Lifelong Success
Happy July! Child’s Voice continues to be as busy as usual. We have ESY, Toddler…
Getting to Know Dr. Alyssa
We often have the honor of working with an audiology extern as they finish graduate…
Beyond Child’s Voice: Self-Advocacy in the Mainstream
by Carrie Jackiewicz, Special Services Coordinator Last month, I shared self-advocacy skills results for students…
