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Join us for an interactive session with the Public Policy Team to explore the new AG Bell Advocacy page and toolkit, learn how to use these resources, and participate in shaping future advocacy initiatives.
Join our next Parent Chat on May 21 where Nanette Thompson will share strategies parents can use to help build Listening and Spoken Language skills through exciting, everyday summer activities.
Join us for our May 30th LEAP session.
A virtual skill & friendship building experience for Middle School Students who are deaf and hard of hearing.
AG Bell's 2026 Global Listening and Spoken Language Symposium will return live and in person in Arlington, VA. We are excited to welcome people from all over the world to learn about best practices in Listening and Spoken Language development.
AG Bell's Young Leaders Board is hosting its second annual retreat! Join us this summer in Estes Park, Colorado, for an adult retreat experience from June 25-28, as we welcome young adults ages 18-40 who are deaf or hard of hearing and use listening and spoken language (LSL).
AG Bell is pleased to offer its 2026 AG Bell Global Listening and Spoken Language Symposium virtually, on demand. We are excited to welcome people from all over the world to learn about best practices in Listening and Spoken Language development.
Join our next Parent Chat on August 20 to discuss back-to-school supports and strategies for children who are deaf and hard of hearing attending mainstream schools.
Join us for our August 29th LEAP session.
A virtual skill & friendship building experience for Middle School Students who are deaf and hard of hearing.
Join us on September 3 at 12:00 pm ET or 7:00 pm ET to learn how you can become a Bridging Course Provider. After years of development, AG Bell is excited to open applications for providers interested in offering the Bridging Course in 2027. Designed as a structured pathway toward LSLS certification, the course helps qualified professionals build the foundational knowledge needed to begin their certification journey. Join an information session to learn how your organization can become a Bridging Course provider.
Join our next Parent Chat on September 10 where we'll discuss what happens when childhood hearing loss is identified late and how you can identify resources needed for your child.
Call for Proposals Now Open! The AG Bell Connect Committee welcomes your proposal. AG Bell Connect: Virtual Global Symposium & Community Forum will be a global learning experience that brings together parents and families, professionals, and individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing to learn, connect, share experiences, and inspire one another.
Join us on September 24th from 8-9 pm EST for a fun and exciting game night celebrating Deaf Awareness Month!
Join us for our September 26th LEAP session.
A virtual skill & friendship building experience for Middle School Students who are deaf and hard of hearing.
Join our next Parent Chat on October 8 where we'll discuss how parents can support the transition from high school to college.
Join us for the 2026 AG Bell Fall Forum about Gene Therapy for Pediatric Hearing Loss, where leading experts will explore the latest evidence, early patient outcomes, and the opportunities and challenges shaping this rapidly evolving field.
This Parent Chat will help gain practical strategies for improving access to sound in the classroom and supporting self-advocacy, including technology checks, remote microphone systems, classroom accommodations, and collaboration with teachers and other school professionals.
Join us for our December 5th LEAP session.
A virtual skill & friendship building experience for Middle School Students who are deaf and hard of hearing.
