Stuck in the Middle

During a conversation with our daughter’s teacher of the deaf (TOD) in second grade, this invaluable professional accurately summarized the challenges of Rosie’s journey as a hard of hearing kiddo. She noted that Rosie “just doesn’t fit anywhere”. This theme has repeated itself time and again.
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Engaging Families in Research

There is another approach to research, one called Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR). This research engages and encourages input from community partners in each step of the process. 
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Language acquisition is a cornerstone of human development, enabling children to communicate, build relationships, and engage meaningfully with the world around them.
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Building My Future – Kayla’s Story

I lost my hearing at two years old, and received two hearing aids. My left ear’s hearing loss was severe/profound so I did not receive much benefit from that hearing aid. 
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Voc Rehab: Unexpected Support into Work and College

With my counselor’s help, I felt empowered to take on college life. She ensured that I had the support I needed to succeed. 
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The Power of “I Don’t Know”

At three days old, our NICU nurse told us that our son had tested positive for a virus with a name we had never heard. He had congenital Cytomegalovirus or cCMV.
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