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SUMMARY:Our Role in Keeping Children Safe
DESCRIPTION:Our Role in Keeping Children Safe\nJoin our next Parent Chat on April 16 to learn about hearing loss and support for your child! \nOur Role in Keeping Children Safe is a guide designed to support educators and parents working with students who are deaf and hard of hearing (DHH)\, deafblind\, and DHH+ students. The document emphasizes that children who are DHH experience significantly higher rates of abuse and maltreatment due to communication barriers\, increased dependence on adults\, social isolation\, and challenges with disclosure. \nBy the end of this webinar\, parents will be able to: \n\nIdentify elevated risk factors that make children who are DHH more vulnerable to abuse—such as communication barriers\, dependency on adults\, and social isolation—and explain how these risks differ from peers with typical hearing.\nRecognize signs of trauma in children who are DHH\, including general behavioral changes and DHH‑specific indicators like changes in willingness to communicate or reluctance to remove hearing technology.\nImplement accessible safety‑communication systems such as mood meters\, “need to talk” signals\, privacy supports\, and worry boxes to encourage disclosure and emotional expression.\nTeach and reinforce safety and boundary skills through explicit vocabulary\, daily consent modeling\, role‑play scenarios\, and student‑created “Hand of Safety” networks.\nDesign a supportive\, trauma‑informed classroom environment that provides predictable routines\, sensory supports\, connection‑building rituals\, and calming strategies while fulfilling mandated‑reporter responsibilities.\n\n\nParent Chats are designed and intended for parents/family members; we kindly ask that only parents/family members attend. \nFeatured Guest Speaker\nKristin Grender \nKristin Grender is a Teacher for people who are Blind or have Low Vision and an Orientation & Mobility Instructor for CESA #2. She holds dual master’s degrees in Teaching Children with Visual Impairments and Orientation & Mobility from Western Michigan University\, and a Special Education undergraduate degree from UW–Whitewater. Kristin’s honors include the Herb Kohl Award (2017)\, UW–Whitewater Distinguished Alumni Award (2019)\, Walt Disney Top 100 Teachers (2023)\, and Top 50 Finalist for Global Teacher Recognition (2026). She is National Board Certified\, serves on national boards\, and participates in astronomy and NASA-related projects. 
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ORGANIZER;CN="AG Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing":MAILTO:2024symposium@agbell.org
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SUMMARY:LEAP - Learning Experience & Adventure Program
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next LEAP session on April 19. \nA virtual skill & friendship building experience for Middle School Students who are deaf and hard of hearing. \n\nDesigned just for middle schoolers\nMeet new friends with hearing loss\nVirtual games and skills – all online!\n\n. \nMany teens who are deaf or hard of hearing and use Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) do not know another peer who also uses LSL. That’s exactly why LEAP was created. The Learning Experience and Adventure Program (LEAP) allows 6th-8th graders to connect with and learn from other teens who share their lived experiences. Plus\, LEAP is led and facilitated by adults who have grown up using LSL. How cool is that?
URL:https://agbell.org/event/leap-learning-experience-adventure-program/
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ORGANIZER;CN="AG Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing":MAILTO:2024symposium@agbell.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T190000
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SUMMARY:National Conversations: Advocacy Resource and Toolkit Launch
DESCRIPTION:Be part of an engaging and interactive session with the Public Policy Team as we dive into the newly launched AG Bell Advocacy page on the website. Discover a wealth of resources designed to empower members at every stage\, with special attention on our evolving Advocacy Toolkit project\, which will feature tailored materials for self-advocacy development at each age and stage. Joni Alberg\, Senior Operations Specialist\, and Gabby Morreale\, Advocacy and Public Policy Consultant\, will guide you through these tools\, highlighting how you can leverage them for personal growth and community impact.  \nFollowing the walkthrough\, you’ll have the chance to join dynamic small-group discussions\, offering your feedback and first impressions of the resources and toolkit plans. This is a unique opportunity to help shape advocacy initiatives that support individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing\, from early childhood through adulthood.  \nCART will be provided. For questions or concerns\, please contact Gabby Morreale at gmorreale@agbell.org.
URL:https://agbell.org/event/national-conversations-advocacy-resource-and-toolkit-launch/
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