For Parents and Families With
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children

 Educating parents and families of the different resources available is one of the important goals of Outreach Services. Families that are better informed can make better decisions for their deaf and hard of hearing children.

Year Round Opportunities

ASL Classes

ASL Class offered through the Indiana Association of the Deaf (IAD)

ASL Classes offered throughout the State of Indiana

Others ASL resources:

Evansville Area, The Connections Deaf Center  http://evvdeafcenter.tripod.com/

www.start-american-sign-language.com

Information about classroom interpreting www.classroominterpreting.org

ASL classes at Goshen College Campus info@adm.mennonite.net

ABC ASL  www.abcasl.com

Academic ASL Approach  www.academicaslapproach.com

American Sign Language Rose  www.aslrose.com

ASL University on line  www.lifeprint.com

Assessment & ASL Gallaudet Research Institute  http://gri.gallaudet.edu

Manny ASL  www.aslstorytelling.com

Support ASL  www.supportasl.com

Play Groups for Infants & Toddlers

Playgroups hosted by Outreach Services

Opportunities Throughout the Year

November is Family Literacy Day! Outreach Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children is excited to announce a Family Literacy Day on Saturday, November 14th 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Raney South, Indiana School for the Deaf Indianapolis, IN.

The Family Literacy Program will include the following:

• Early Literacy Development Milestones
• Creating a literacy-rich home environment
• Reading tips for parents
• Art, writing, and shared reading activities

Keynote Speaker:

• Dr. Suzanne Reading, Butler University

Cover Letter from Cindy Lawrence, Outreach Director

Invitation to the Grand Re-Opening of Outreach Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children

Family Literacy Day Flyer

Registration Form for Family Literacy Day Saturday, November 14th

Would you like to make a donation to Outreach Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children?

For more information, contact Family Life.

Annual Indiana Deaf Educators and Educational Intrepreters Conference

This is a collaborative effort coordinated by the Indiana Deaf and Hard of Hearing project. For more information go to

www.indstate.edu/blumberg/dhh/dhhproject.htm