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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 (D/HH). Our sole purpose is to support and encourage families without bias around communication modes, use of assistive technology, or educational environment. Parens of D/HH children, D/HH adults, and professionals (doctors, audiologists, interpreters, educators, etc.) make up our community. Hands and Voices is an international grassroots organization started in Colorado, with chapters in most US states and Canada.
Did you know?
- Hearing loss can start at any age with a number of causes.
- According to the CDC, 4% of newborn babies did not pass their hospital screening in 2020.
- 99% of families with diagnosed D/HH newborns have little to no experience or knowledge of deafness.
- According to the National Center for Health, 23% of Idaho’s population are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
- The World Health Organization expects the number of people with hearing loss to double between 2020 and 2060.
- It is estimated between 5,000 and 13,000 people in Idaho use sign language.
My child has been identified as deaf or hard of hearing, what do I do now?