Roots & Wings is an event for families to learn about hearing loss, network with others, explore ways to support their children's development and learn about educational advocacy. Roots & Wings is founded on the following guiding principles:
Respect the child who is deaf or hard of hearing as an individual whose unique nature, strengths and learning style are to be celebrated.
Honor each family's unique beliefs, traditions and strengths, as it is the family's right to incorporate these values into their decisions for their child.
Empower the family by providing unbiased and up-to-date information to support the promotion of optimal social, emotional, communicative and educational development in their child.
Workshop Topics
Learning about my child's hearing and listening development
Developing partnerships for the journey
Supporting communication and language development
Family and community panel
Registration Information
This free workshop is offered to Nebraska families who have recently learned their young child is deaf or hard of hearing. Priority will be given to families who have children ages 5 years and under and have been diagnosed with a hearing loss within the past year. Free childcare will be provided during parent sessions. Accommodations will be provided for families traveling to Omaha.
This weekend is available to families at no cost, but registration is required. Sign up here:
https://boystownhospital.formstack.com/forms/roots_and_wings
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