Acknowledgments & Disclaimers
We would like to acknowledge the organizations that make our work in Illinois possible. We cannot do this alone. Many organizations and individuals contribute to IL Sound Beginnings whether by recording a presentation, reviewing data or contributing content. We thank everyone who has assisted our efforts no matter how small a part they play, we're all in this together. The organizations and programs listed below have provided hours and dollars to support our commitment to serving families who have infants, toddlers and children who are deaf/hard of hearing.
Illinois Hands & Voices Guide By Your Side
Illinois Department of Public Health Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Preventive Health and Health Services (PHHS) Block Grant
Illinois School for the Deaf
National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management
Health Resources and Services Administration, EHDI Grant
Privacy and Security Notice
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Policies for Individuals under 13 Years of Age
The Illinois Sound Beginnings is committed to complying fully with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act. Accordingly, if you are under the age of 13, you are not authorized to provide us with personally identifying information. We appreciate your cooperation with this federally mandated requirement. Users are cautioned that the collection of personal information volunteered by children on-line or by e-mail will be treated the same as information given by an adult and may be subject to public access.
Website Logs
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Disclaimer of Liability
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Disclaimer of Duty to Continue to Provide Data
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