WHAT TO EXPECT:

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PARENTS and CAREGIVERS

Participating parents and caregivers will attend daily lectures by experts in the field to learn about

raising a child with hearing loss.  Other activities include meeting in small groups to discuss specific

concerns and connecting with other caregivers.​

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Lecture topics include:

• Child development

• Types of hearing loss

• Language development

• Communication choices

• Hearing aids and cochlear implants

• Deaf culture

• Parent rights

• School programming

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CHILDREN WITH HEARING LOSS (6 and under)

During the Institute, children attend classrooms overseen by experienced teachers of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. They have the opportunity to receive hearing, vision, psychological, speech, language and educational evaluations as well as play with other children who have a hearing loss.

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SIBLINGS

Siblings are welcome to attend.  Structured event and activities are planned daily for siblings.  They will be grouped according to their age and provided lots of fun learning activities.

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COST

There is no cost for families to participate. Meals and housing are provided at no charge on the campus of the Illinois School for the Deaf.  Transportation to and from the school can also be reimbursed (typically mileage or train tickets reimbursement).

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DATE/TIME

June 10-14 2025​

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LOCATION
Illinois School for the Deaf, 125 S. Webster Avenue, Jacksonville, IL

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The Institute runs Thursday - Sunday providing support and information for parents of children ages 6 and under who have a significant hearing loss. 

 

BROCHURE