Blog Archive
Words From Wendy: Celebrating Each Child's Unique Gifts
As the year winds down and the holiday season fills our hearts, we at Child’s Voice reflect on what truly makes this time of year special: togetherness. The warmth of shared moments, the joy of seeing every child’s unique gifts celebrated, and the magic of treating children and families with equity is what brings our community closer.
So Much to Brag About!
Happy August! All programs are up, open, and running. It’s wonderful to hear these kiddos…
Families Can Measure the Words Children Hear at Home
The goal at Child’s Voice is for our students to learn how to listen and…
What Will the Future Bring? Excellence!
As I write this piece for the newsletter, our halls are quiet. Well that’s not…
Child’s Voice Announces New Board Members
We are pleased to welcome Meg McSherry Breslin and Shannon Deamer to our Board of…
Thank You to Volunteers of the Year!
Our Parent Association raises money for “extras” that transform Child’s Voice from a hearing-loss program…
Despite COVID-19, Alumni Made Progress Last Year
The 2020-2021 school year presented many challenges for our alumni. Remote learning, hybrid learning, and…
Child’s Voice Plays a Role in New Audiologist’s Training
Luck was on the side of our Audiology Center during the pandemic. Of course it…
Dr. Michele Announces Retirement in 2022
May 26, 2021 Dr. Michele Wilkins announced her June 2022 retirement from Child’s Voice. Since…
From “One Take” to “It’s a Wrap”
This year Child’s Voice celebrated our 25th birthday. It was a wonderful event, just like…
Listening vs Hearing: What’s the difference?
Merriam-Webster defines hearing as the “process, function, or power of perceiving sound; specifically: the special sense by…
Child’s Voice Launches STREAMM Initiative With Community Partners
A wide-ranging initiative to bring interactive learning to the classroom is taking shape at Child’s…
Eloise’s Story
The Kowalski family has experienced Child’s Voice’s Early Intervention program both in person and virtually,…
Watch Our 25th Birthday Party on YouTube
Child’s Voice is 25 years old in 2021! Thank you to everyone who joined us…
Collaboration Will Be Key Over the Next Few Months
This month let’s explore Child’s Voice’s Value of Collaboration. As Helen Keller said, “Alone we…
Graduation Continues a Child’s Voice Tradition (Virtually)
When it was clear that families, friends, and staff could not gather in person to…
Congratulations to 2020 Child’s Voice Alumni Graduates
We are always so proud to hear alumni success stories. Join us in celebrating these…
Supporting and Empowering Our Children Through COVID-19
By Melissa Hyder, M.A., School Counselor The other day my son said to me, “Mom,…
Child’s Voice Honored With Non-Profit Exceptional Service Award
Child’s Voice is thrilled to have received the Greater Oak Brook Chamber of Commerce Non-Profit Exceptional…
Deaflympics Gold-Medal Hockey Team Features Alum
Students at Child’s Voice cheered on alum Ryne Krueger and his hockey team during their…
Wood Dale Charity Gala
The annual Wood Dale Charity Gala supports six local organizations, including Child’s Voice. We are…
Alum Finds Success as a Voice for United Airlines
Outside Executive Director Dr. Michele Wilkins’ office is a quote: “I learned to talk, to…
Why We Support Child’s Voice
Mike Buhrmann President of the Dundee Township Lions Club The Dundee Township Lions Club has…
Voice From the Heart Award 2019: The Pergament Family
The Pergament family’s lifelong devotion to helping children with special needs was born from Dr….
Child’s Voice Alum Looks Forward to Career in Sports Announcing
One of the highlights of the annual Child’s Voice Autumn Gala, set this year for…
Alum Who Was Inspired by Days at Child’s Voice Returns to Teach
Child’s Voice staff is always pleased to see alumni when they visit or attend…
Child’s Voice Counts on Midwest Group for Successful Fundraising Event
Along the sparkling shores of Lake Geneva, more than 250 golfers, sponsors, and supporters enjoyed…
Rush University Student Finishing Practicum at Child’s Voice Chicago
Best Wishes to our Practicum Student, Sarah Utter! The families at Child’s Voice Chicago have…
Jessica Brock, Child’s Voice Early Intervention Specialist, Receives Rising Star Award
CHILD’S VOICE EARLY INTERVENTION SPECIALIST HONORED BY GREATER OAK BROOK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Greater…
Alumni Success Story – Congrats Harah!
Alumni Success Story – Congrats Harah! Congratulations to Child’s Voice 2012 Graduate, Harah, on her…
Words from Dr. Michele
March 2019 Happy Spring—if it ever gets here! I am just returning from a national/international…
An Audiology Blog – Learning is a Process
Learning is a Process Do you know what questions you want to ask when you…
Dr. Michele’s Recap of our staff’s trip to Israel
Dr. Michele’s Recap – Child’s Voice Staff Travels to Israel So far away yet so…
Child’s Voice announces Laurie McMahon as 2018 Voice from the Heart Honoree
CHILD’S VOICE ANNOUNCES LAURIE MCMAHON AS 2018 VOICE FROM THE HEART HONOREE Child’s Voice…