Published in the Summer 2023 edition of the Hands & Voices Communicator.
Happy 2022 - Press Release!
As we roll into 2022, there are a few announcements to make at Indiana Hands & Voices.
THANK YOU MICHELE
Firstly, the wonderful Michele Prifogle completed her two-year term as the President of our Board of Directors on December 31st, 2021. Don’t worry, she isn’t going far - we have invited her to stay on our Executive Board as our new Treasurer (previously, one of Mariana Barquet’s many roles).
We want to say a big THANK YOU to Michele, for all you have done for our chapter over the past 2 years.
WELCOME DANA
Stepping into the President role is Dana Slama, Dana was previously our Vice President. As the mom of twin boys (one of whom is deaf), and one of our original ASTra Advocates, Dana is no stranger to our community. Dana has been on our Board of Directors for over 3 years, and has chaired our Polo and Fundraising Committees.
Please help us welcome Dana to her new role as President of IN Hands & Voices!
2021 EHDI Family Conference Recordings
In case you weren’t able to attend last Saturday, please enter your info here to receive links to the recordings.
A friendly and casual place for parents and guardians of D/HH children from all over Indiana to connect. Please know that we are committed in keeping the group unbiased and free of judgment, regardless of our personal choices surrounding communication methods. We are also a support group, it is important to us that each one of our members feel safe and comfortable with each other. If you feel that this may benefit you, great! We look forward to connecting with you.
Tuesday, July 28th via Facebook Party
Hosted by Katie Bleeker, a Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing! Katie is looking forward to sharing research and tips, as well as book recommendations with you.
Friday, August 21, 2020. Gates open @ 5pm!
This is our Indiana Hands & Voices Annual Fundraiser and Silent Auction. It is an outdoor event taking place on the fields at the Hickory Hall Polo Club in Whitestown.
Entry is $20 per vehicle. This is a tailgating event, so bring a carload, some folding chairs, and your picnic dinner! There will be activities and treats for the kids, and refreshments available, including beer and wine for those over 21.
Social distancing and other restrictions due to COVID-19 will be followed as per the ISDH guidelines at the time of the event.
Please click the image below for more information and tickets!
Cued Speech is a visual mode of communication in which mouth movements of spoken language combine with “cues” to make the sounds (phonemes) of traditional spoken languages look different. Eight different hand shapes are used in four places around the face to represent different sounds.
Our friends at Maryland/DC Hands & Voices are offering FREE beginner Cued American English Classes. Please email president.mddc.hv@gmail.com to register.
Top 5 Things
Thursday, May 21st at 1:00pm EDT via ZOOM
Let's say goodbye to this school year by having a virtual play date for all DHH kids! ASL Interpreter available. Click on the image for a direct link.
Our friend's at Hear Indiana are hosting a parent INcouragement Night (online) focusing on Auditory Function. Click the image below to RSVP.
New to ASL?
Gallaudet offers year-round FREE basic ASL lessons.
Already using ASL?
The Gallaudet Summer Residency programs are now being offered online for a wide range of levels.
Click the image below to link to their website for more information.
Michele Prifogle serves as the President of the Board of Directors for the Indiana Chapter of Hands & Voices. Her (almost) 10 year old son, Pearson is D/HH. He is just finishing up 3rd grade at his local elementary school.
Here is Pearson’s favorite joke:
Q: Why can’t you hear a pterodactyl using the restroom?
A: Because the p is silent
Michele has been staying sane during these crazy times of the COVID-19 pandemic by taking virtual Hot Yoga classes in front of her fireplace courtesy of The Hot Room. She has been making the best of staying at home by spending quality time with her family cooking, doing home projects, and puzzles.
This tip sheet is from the Family Leadership in Language & Learning (FL3) series, brought to you by Hands & Voices. To see a list of all available Parent Tip Sheets, please click on the image.
The Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education (CDHHE) Audiology department has released the following COVID-19 FAQ addressing questions, policies, and procedures currently in place concerning Audiology services.
Click the logo to view the PDF.
