Washington Hands & Voices

06/05/2026

Share feedback on Early Learning Programs

Child Care Aware of Washington is hosting listening sessions in June to gather feedback about the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP). Families, caregivers, providers and community members can choose from several ways to participate, including virtual and in-person sessions, sessions in multiple languages, and options focused on different communities and experiences. These conversations will help shape the future of early learning programs and supports in Washington state.

ECEAP Listening Sessions CCA of WA’s regional partners are hosting a series of live and virtual listening sessions for child care providers who are interested in learning more about ECEAP

06/04/2026

Sharing resources...

Five years ago DCMP developed its Pop-up Player and began creating American Sign Language interpretation for videos. This quickly gained the support of the Office of Special Education Programs and the interest of many of our friends, including Fred Rogers Productions and PBS, Xploration Station, Emily Calandrelli, Spiffy Pictures, Big Bad Boo, Learn Bright, and Headspinner Productions. Fast forward to 2026, and we've added ASL to over 3,200 educational videos. Videos with ASL have been viewed tens of millions of times by children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Support for ASL as a media accessibility feature continues to grow in mainstream acceptance, and we're just getting started!

https://dcmp.org/learn/711-major-upgrades-for-dcmps-asl-pop-up-player

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

Introducing the Hands & Voices Communicator - Summer 2026 Digital Edition.

Explore our digital edition now: https://hv-library.com/.

Please note that our Fall, Winter, and Spring editions are available in print format and mailed to chapter members.

Consider becoming a member today: https://wahandsandvoices.org/become-a-member/.

Welcome This web site features top articles from The H&V Communicator as well as pertinent articles from guest authors. You will also find archived issues of past Communicators here. This site has a very large number of articles so we have divided them up into categories to help you narrow your sear...

06/02/2026

☀️ Join Washington State Hands & Voices for our 2026 Summer Family Socials! ☀️

Families of children who are Deaf, DeafBlind, or Hard of Hearing are invited to connect, play, and build community with us this summer!

🍔 BBQ & Food
🎲 Games & Activities
🤝 Meet other families and community members
🧺 Bring your own picnic blankets and chairs

📍 Bellevue
Saturday, June 27 | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Kelsey Creek Farm Picnic Shelter

📍 Spokane
Tuesday, June 30 | 5:30–7:30 PM
Manito Park South Upper Shelter

This is a great opportunity to meet other families, share experiences, and enjoy a fun day together. We hope to see you there!

Questions? Email: [email protected]

05/30/2026

Seattle area:

TODAY!! TODAY!! TODAY!! TODAY!!

, Deaf Spotlight , and Washington State Hands & Voices are partnering together to host a Community Listening Session. We want your input and figure out what kind of events the Deaf and hard of hearing families want to experience at the Seattle Public Library!

When: Saturday, May 30, 2026
Time: 3-4:30 PM
Where: Beacon Hill Library / Meeting Room
2821 Beacon Ave S.
Seattle, WA 98144

Light snacks and fun activities ready
ASL interpretation and Assisted Listening Devices available!

ID: a flyer of Seattle Public Library event: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Listening Session. Green headline at top: "Kids & Families events & programs" with a SPL logo on left. Green bordered box with text inside: "Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Listening Session. Saturday, May 30th 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Beacon Hill Library (Meeting Room), 2821 Beacon Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98144. ASL Interpretation will be provided. Join Youth Service Librarians from The Seattle Public Library for a community listening session about how the library can better support Deaf and hard of hearing families. Bring the whole family! We’ll have light snacks and fun activities on hand for everyone to enjoy. " Logos at bottom: WA State Hands and Voices and Deaf Spotlight. Beacon Hill Library address beneath.

05/29/2026

Seattle area:

TOMORROW!!!

, Deaf Spotlight , and Washington State Hands & Voices are partnering together to host a Community Listening Session. We want your input and figure out what kind of events the Deaf and hard of hearing families want to experience at the Seattle Public Library!

When: Saturday, May 30, 2026
Time: 3-4:30 PM
Where: Beacon Hill Library / Meeting Room
2821 Beacon Ave S.
Seattle, WA 98144

Light snacks and fun activities ready
ASL interpretation and Assisted Listening Devices available!

ID: a flyer of Seattle Public Library event: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Listening Session. Green headline at top: "Kids & Families events & programs" with a SPL logo on left. Green bordered box with text inside: "Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Listening Session. Saturday, May 30th 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Beacon Hill Library (Meeting Room), 2821 Beacon Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98144. ASL Interpretation will be provided. Join Youth Service Librarians from The Seattle Public Library for a community listening session about how the library can better support Deaf and hard of hearing families. Bring the whole family! We’ll have light snacks and fun activities on hand for everyone to enjoy. " Logos at bottom: WA State Hands and Voices and Deaf Spotlight. Beacon Hill Library address beneath.

05/28/2026

Bernadine, GBYS parent guide, and Laura, board president and co-coordinator of ASTra were at the King County Resource Fair! Thank you to the families and professionals that stopped by our table!