To fulfill our mission to lead the way in helping hearing impaired children gain the ability to listen and speak, we rely on strong community partnerships and participate in community education and outreach efforts. These programs, activities and materials enable parents, professionals, and the public to better understand the impact of hearing impairment, hearing health and prevention efforts, and options available for deaf adn hard-of-hearing children in our community.

Our community education and outreach efforts include:

• Promotion of newborn screening and early identification of hearing loss
• Free early childhood hearing screenings
• Hearing health programs and materials
• Presentations to civic clubs, health care organizations and providers
• Distribution of semi-annual newsletters and informational materials
• Advocacy through local, state, national, and international organizations