“What works for your child is what makes the choice right.” ™
Welcome to Idaho Hands and Voices!
We are a non-profit, parent-led organization that supports families with children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH). Our sole purpose is to support and encourage families without bias around communication modes, use of assistive technology, or educational environment. Our community is made up of parents and families of children with hearing loss, D/HH adults, and field related professionals (doctors, audiologists, educators, interpreters, etc.).
Hands and Voices is an international grassroots organization that was started in Colorado, with chapters in most states and Canada.
Did you know?
- Hearing loss can start at any age, due to a number of causes.
- The World Health Organization expects the number of people with hearing loss to double between 2020 and 2060.
- According to the CDC, in 2020, 4% of newborn babies did not pass their hospital screening.
- 99% of families with newborns diagnosed with hearing loss have little to no knowledge or experience with deafness.
- According to the National Center for Health, 23% of Idaho’s population has some form of deafness. The national average is 15%.
- It is estimated that between 5,000 and 13,000 people in Idaho use American Sign Language (ASL).
My child has been diagnosed with hearing loss, what do I do now?
How Can We Support You?
A quick glimpse into the information we can provide you with
What to expect and need to know in your diagnosis journey
Events and Deaf Culture
Help in navigating early childhood intervention, Special Education in General Ed Settings, IEP/504 help, and links to vocational rehab and scholarships
Apply for family, student or professional membership
Financial Assistance, other agencies, legislation around deafness, and mental health
Request a parent contact for non biased support in your journey.
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