Family Education
For Parents & Families With Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children
Educating parents & families of the different resources available is one of the important goals of
Outreach Services. Families that are better informed can make better decisions for their deaf and
hard of hearing children.
Year Round Opportunities
ASL Classes
Play Groups for Infants & Toddlers
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F.L.I.P. (Families Learning In Play) Families and children learning language together through play, story time, and other activities. Themes are chosen based on everyday routines and experiences as requested by families. Outreach Early Intervention Specialists coordinate FLIP and invite experts who are highly qualified in spoken language, listening skill development and American Sign Language. FLIP is for deaf and hard of hearing children ages birth to five and their families/caretakers.
- L.E.A.P. (Language Enrichment And Play) is a bilingual (American Sign Language & English) program. This program is for deaf and hard of hearing children ages 18 months to 3 years. Our goal is to provide a nurturing and safe environment where toddlers can acquire language while engaging in play. Children acquire language skills through participation in a language-rich, play facilitated environment with opportunities for both languages, American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English.
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| For more information about Play Groups please reference the Outreach Services Resource Manual |
Opportunities Throughout the Year
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Outreach Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children will host the following F.L.I.P. (Families Learning in Play) Events:
May 20th, 2010
Making the Most of Transition at Age 3
June 17th, 2010
Family Cookout
July 15th, 2010
Clifford at the Circus
August 19th, 2010
Biscuit the Dog
"Baby Sign Class" for Parents & Babies
Mondays July 12th - August 16th, 2010
Annual Indiana Deaf Educators & Educational Interpreters Conference
Mark Your Calendar Now!! June 10-11, 2010
More Information to come........
This conference is geared for those who work with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children in the school
systems but is a great resource for families as well. Workshops are provided on a wide variety of
topics and the conference has something for everyone. Educators leave feeling more prepared for the
challenges of the future. For more information, contact www.indstate.edu/blumberg/dhh/dhhproject.htm |
Indiana Resource links
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