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Are Two Implants Better Than One?

Tuesday, March 11 | 7-8 p.m.

Staff of Boys Town National Research Hospital explore this question, including who is a candidate for another implant, what is different in follow-up therapy, and suggestions on how to work with insurance companies for covering the procedure.
Registration deadline: March 4

The 3 E's of Literacy

Tuesday, March 25 | 7-8 p.m.

Literacy in the home can be Easy, Efficient and Effective. However, fostering literacy in children who have hearing loss takes more than patience. Join Ann Ausenhus, Des Moines Community Schools’ Deaf Education Literacy Support Teacher, as she provides hands-on tips and strategies for parents of toddlers through teenagers. Learn how literacy instruction can be fun and effective.
Registration deadline: March 18

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Is It a Deaf Thing?

Thursday, April 10 | 7-8 p.m.

So your child, tween or teenager is exhibiting some strange social behavior, odd mannerisms or something else that just doesn’t seem normal, even for his or her age. Is it a passing stage, or Is It a Deaf Thing? Vicki Hunting, parent of a deaf teenager, president of Iowa Hands and Voices and parent coordinator of Guide By Your Side, shares the topic. Time permitting, Hunting will recap the highlights of last year’s national Hands & Voices conference.
Registration deadline: April 3

The Hearing Sibling

Thursday, April 24 | 7-8 p.m.

Siblings and parents from around the state will lead this panel discussion on what works to encourage communication and how they keep their families “normal.” Panelists will reflect on the responsibilities and expectations they have, which sometimes differ between deaf and hearing children.
Registration deadline: April 17