2026 Winter

Selected Articles from the 2026 Winter Edition of the H&V Communicator

Finding My Voice

High School with Hearing Loss

Adolescence is challenging, but going through adolescence with a hearing loss is even more challenging. The biggest challenge I experienced in high school was navigating everything without any accommodations.

DHH Plus

Waiting for Clarity

As first-time parents, we were thrilled and excited to welcome our first child, a son, into our family in 2018.

Independence at the Doctors office

I want to share a small but meaningful victory that I hope will inspire other families in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) community. It’s a reminder that advocacy works—and that our children deserve access, respect, and independence.

The Partnership Continuum

In today’s EHDI systems, health departments and related organizations are challenged beyond getting family leaders “involved” toward authentic family/professional partnerships as we make the systems work for families to move through the EHDI milestones of 1-3-6.

Dancing to Her Own Beat

Our family is celebrating our daughter Gwen’s remarkable journey as a Deaf individual. Born without cochlear nerves, Gwen’s deafness was a discovery that changed our lives. However, instead of viewing it as a limitation, we choose to celebrate her unique perspective and abilities.

Fire Safety for Your DHH Student

Parents often do not consider the emergency communication plans and equipment that would meet the needs of their child who is deaf or hard of hearing (DHH).

In Our Nature

I am a self-taught deafblind artist activist who wants to bring a new appeal to art that speaks out about the unheard voices.

Pequeños Cambios, Grandes Logros

Sebastián tiene perdida severa profunda bilateral, usa aparatos auditivos bilaterales. Actualmente tiene tres modos de comunicación, ASL …, Español e Inglés.