The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing helps families, health care providers and education professionals understand childhood hearing loss and the importance of early diagnosis and intervention. Through advocacy, education, research and financial aid, AG Bell helps to ensure that every child and adult with hearing loss has the opportunity to listen, talk and thrive in mainstream society. With chapters located in the United States and a network of international affiliates, AG Bell supports its mission: Advocating Independence through Listening and Talking!
The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing helps families, health care providers and education professionals understand childhood hearing loss and the importance of early diagnosis and intervention. Through advocacy, education, research and financial aid, AG Bell helps to ensure that every child and adult with hearing loss has the opportunity to listen, talk and thrive in mainstream society. With chapters located in the United States and a network of international affiliates, AG Bell supports its mission: Advocating Independence through Listening and Talking!
Mission: Working globally to ensure that people who are deaf and hard of hearing can hear and talk.
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Holly uses cochlear implants and is working on her counting skills. She can already count up to six (although she sometimes skips three). She’s quickly picking up new words and loves to sing Baby Shark. Sign up to receive daily emails from AG Bell and for more engaging content, please visit bit.ly/agbCOVID-19
Travis, age 2, looks up to his older brother who is also profoundly deaf. He is following in his brother’s footsteps by learning how to hear and talk with cochlear implants. Sign up to receive daily emails from AG Bell and for more engaging content, please visit bit.ly/agbCOVID-19
Paisley, age 4, is continuing to improve her language skills at home through regular sessions with her therapists and her mother. Sign up to receive daily emails from AG Bell and for more engaging content, please visit bit.ly/agbCOVID-19
DJ, age 5, has bilingual parents who work hard to help him develop his English and Spanish. He is attending mainstream school and enjoys participating in sports and robotics with his peers. Sign up to receive daily emails from AG Bell and for more engaging content, please visit bit.ly/agbCOVID-19
Lucy, age 4, enjoys going on weekend hikes and playing with her younger sister in the yard. After transitioning to remote learning, she has excelled beyond her parents’ expectations. Sign up to receive daily emails from AG Bell and for more engaging content, please visit bit.ly/agbCOVID-19
Unthwarted by the pandemic, this year's Leadership Opportunities for Teens (LOFT) Program went virtual, allowing 40 teens to connect and learn with peers and mentors. To read more, please visit bit.ly/agbVoltaVoices12
Nala, a seven-year-old who uses a cochlear implant, is an aspiring writer and artist. She loves to read, listen to music, and create art. She combines that with her love of language to create poems that she shares with friends and family. Sign up to receive daily emails from AG Bell and for more engaging content, please visit bit.ly/agbCOVID-19
Noah is four years old and he has had a cochlear implant for less than two years, but in that time he has developed tenacity and is now exceeding his parents’ expectations. Sign up to receive daily emails from AG Bell and for more engaging content, please visit bit.ly/agbCOVID-19
“As school districts figure out their reopening plans, parents of children with hearing loss are worried about what’s in store for their kids.” Now on Volta Voices, learn how parents, teachers and students will all need to work together to make a positive transition back to school. To read, please visit bit.ly/agbVoltaVoices11
Krishiv, age 3, has been working on identifying sounds. He’s a natural at picking up language and has been building up his vocabulary at a fast pace! Sign up to receive daily emails from AG Bell and for more engaging content, please visit bit.ly/agbCOVID-19
Caleb, age 3, has been conducting science experiments at home. He is curious about the world around him and enjoys learning new things. Sign up to receive daily emails from AG Bell and for more engaging content, please visit bit.ly/agbCOVID-19
Jace, a soon-to-be kindergartener who uses a cochlear implant, had to adjust to wearing a mask at preschool. It made his face feel a little warm, but he kept it on to keep him and his classmates safe and healthy. Sign up to receive daily emails from AG Bell and for more engaging content, please visit bit.ly/agbCOVID-19
Alisha, age 4, has been learning how to bake chicken nuggets in the oven. She loves to cook and is looking forward to trying out some harder recipes in the future. Sign up to receive daily emails from AG Bell and for more engaging content, please visit bit.ly/agbCOVID-19
Kyle, age 5, has been observing mice with help from his parents. He has always been working on improving his speech and he is proud to show it off in this video. Sign up to receive daily emails from AG Bell and for more engaging content, please visit bit.ly/agbCOVID-19
Nixon, age 4, is happy to teach others about the parts of a cochlear implant. He loves to hang out with his big brother, Cash, and has an awesome support system at home! Sign up to receive daily emails from AG Bell and for more engaging content, please visit bit.ly/agbCOVID-19
Today is your last chance to attend sessions from the “On-Demand” Global LSL Symposium. So don’t wait – sign in now to attend any of the keynote presentations and concurrent sessions from our “Live” Global LSL Symposium. To access, please visit bit.ly/2020sym.
Muhammad, age 5, has been learning three languages at home! He’s energetic, joyful, and enjoys communicating with his friends at preschool. Sign up to receive daily emails from AG Bell and for more engaging content, please visit bit.ly/agbCOVID-19
Caroline, age 5, has been practicing her dance moves in the backyard every day. She’s very dedicated to her craft and is great at listening to directions! Sign up to receive daily emails from AG Bell and for more engaging content, please visit bit.ly/agbCOVID-19
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"It's important that organizations like AG Bell continue [to] progress so today's children who are deaf and hard of hearing can learn, thrive and live a life without limits." Now on Volta Voices, John Stanton shares why he contributes to AG Bell. To read, please visit: bit.ly/agbVoltaVoices10
Sal, age 5, enjoys taking care of people and shows an interest in becoming a future health care provider. In this video, you can see Sal taking care of his mother and her hurt shoulder. Sign up to receive daily emails from AG Bell and for more engaging content, please visit bit.ly/agbCOVID-19
Annie, a 5-year-old who uses hearing aids, recently celebrated her birthday with this fun gold balloon! Her little brother also uses hearing aids and they enjoy learning spoken language together. Sign up to receive daily emails from AG Bell and for more engaging content, please visit bit.ly/agbCOVID-19
There’s just one week to virtually attend the 2020 AG Bell “On-Demand” Global LSL Symposium. Learn from the comfort of your own home, at your own pace. “On-Demand” content will only be available until August 14, so don’t hesitate – register today by visiting bit.ly/agbellsym.
Kids have fun trying out new sounds, and it’s just as exciting for their teachers as it is for them! Kameryn, age 3, has been building up his vocabulary. He’s known for making people laugh with his silly antics. Sign up to receive daily emails from AG Bell and for more engaging content, please visit bit.ly/agbCOVID-19
The global pandemic delayed Arianna’s cochlear implant surgery, but she was finally activated a few weeks ago. Congratulations, Arianna! We’re looking forward to when you can tell us the story yourself. Sign up to receive daily emails from AG Bell and for more engaging content, please visit bit.ly/agbCOVID-19
Jackson, age 2, and his parents spend a lot of time playing and imagining scenarios. He enjoys singing and his vocabulary is growing every day! Sign up to receive daily emails from AG Bell and for more engaging content, please visit bit.ly/agbCOVID-19
Masks present a challenge for many people within the AG Bell community. They take away the ability to lipread, distort sound, and can be difficult to wear over hearing devices. Now on Volta Voices, Lisa Goldstein addresses these issues and possible solutions. To read, please visit bit.ly/agbVoltaVoices9
Lucy, a 6-year-old who currently uses hearing aids, recently found out that she is ready for a cochlear implant! She’s looking forward to hearing her friends and family better, especially in the pool. Sign up to receive daily emails from AG Bell and for more engaging content, please visit bit.ly/agbCOVID-19
It can be fun and exciting to learn new things! Lochlain, age 4, just learned about the tooth fairy and he’s excited to tell us all about it in this video. Sign up to receive daily emails from AG Bell and for more engaging content, please visit bit.ly/agbCOVID-19
Sign up TODAY for the “On-Demand” Global LSL Symposium and you’ll get access to ALL of the exciting keynote presentations and concurrent sessions from the “Live” Symposium. “On-Demand” content will only be available until August 14, so don’t hesitate – register today by visiting bit.ly/agbellsym.
Gavin, a 13-year-old who uses bilateral cochlear implants, and his mother advocated with Oregon’s State Legislature to ensure that insurance covers the cost of hearing devices. Thank you for speaking up, Gavin! Sign up to receive daily emails from AG Bell and for more engaging content, please visit bit.ly/agbCOVID-19
The 2020 Global Virtual LSL Symposium brought people together, even during a time when we had to be apart. If you missed the “live” symposium, you can still register to attend our “on-demand” symposium. So don’t hesitate – register today by visiting bit.ly/agbellsym!
Can you believe that we have been working from home for four months now? The days seem to be flying by! Andrew, a 4-year-old who uses a cochlear implant, and his brother have also lost track of time. They have been singing Christmas songs in July. Sign up to receive daily emails from AG Bell and for more engaging content, please visit bit.ly/agbCOVID-19
Now on Volta Voices, Ellen Rhoades, Ed.S., LSLS Cert AVT, discusses the characterizations of Infant-Directed Speech (IDS) and issues to consider. To read, please visit: bit.ly/agbVoltaVoices8
The 2020 Global Virtual LSL Symposium was highly attended, by nearly 900 people from 40 different countries! If you missed the “live” symposium, you can still register to attend our “on-demand” symposium. So don’t hesitate – register today by visiting bit.ly/agbellsym!
William, a 3-year-old who uses hearing aids, balances his speech therapy at home with a lot of outdoor fun with his dad. They fish, build forts, split wood, and play “mountain man.” Sign up to receive daily emails from AG Bell and for more engaging content, please visit bit.ly/agbCOVID-19
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Pre-Symposium Mini Workshop of the Week: "Mind Matters: Theory of Mind in Children" - Social-emotional skills are foundational to meaningful relationships. Join Landon Lacey and discover why it's critical to target these skills and how to integrate strategies into practice. bit.ly/agbellregister
Pre-Symposium Mini Workshop of the Week: “Say What? How We Communicate about Diagnosis” How does the language we use to convey diagnoses influence how families follow up on treatment and engage in early intervention? Find out at the 2020 Global LSL Symposium: bit.ly/agbellregister
Happy 173rd Birthday Alexander Graham Bell! To celebrate, the AG Bell community is participating in #WorldHearingDay, a day that raises global awareness about hearing loss. Find out how you can get involved: bit.ly/agbellwhd
“Attending LOFT was the highlight of my daughter’s summer.” We hear this from families time and time again! LOFT is a unique and transformative sleepaway program held in Washington, D.C. for teens who are deaf and hard of hearing. This is a great opportunity for high school and college-bound teens interested in an enlightening and confidence-building experience away from home with their peers. Applications will be accepted for this competitive program through February 26 - don’t miss out! Learn more and apply today! Visit agbellloft.com
Pre-Symposium Mini Workshop of the Week: "Their Hearing Loss? Their Gain! Student-Driven Inquiries" Struggling with how to engage older students? In student-driven inquiries, children and teens ask questions about their own hearing loss, plan research, and make connections between their discoveries and academic subjects. Through hands-on practice, participants will learn how to build self-advocacy, listening, and language skills while encouraging their students’ curiosity. To register: https://bit.ly/2V5Tw76
“So thankful for LOFT, which I'll sum up with another acronym: C.O.A.L. = Chance of A Lifetime!” Teens at LOFT build self-advocacy, leadership, and communication skills while creating lifelong friendships. Be a part of this unique and transformative experience! Do you know a teen who might benefit from the LOFT Program? Applications and scholarship applications will be accepted through February 26. Learn more and apply today! Visit agbellloft.com
Only one week left to apply! AG Bell’s Board Chair and Lead LOFT Counselor Catharine McNally details her experiences as a lead counselor of AG Bell’s LOFT program and talks about its impact on those who attend. "The AG Bell Leadership Opportunities for Teens (LOFT) is an incredible program for deaf and hard of hearing teens to help build confidence, connect with others like themselves and become more effective self-advocates. I didn't do LOFT as a teen and looking back, I sure wish I did! If you know of a deaf or hard of hearing teen, please do share and encourage them to apply by February 26: http://www.agbellloft.com." Catharine McNally
“When I first arrived, I was worried that the people wouldn’t like me or that I wouldn’t fit in with everyone. The exact opposite proved to be true.” Teens at LOFT create lifelong friendships while building self-advocacy, leadership and communication skills. LOFT is a unique and transformative sleep-away program for teens who are deaf and hard of hearing. Learn more at www.agbellloft.com. Hurry! The application deadline is February 26. Apply today!
Apply online today by February 26 at www.agbellloft.com. Scholarships are available.
Keynote Speaker of the Week: Lisa Davidson is an associate professor in the CID Research Department at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, and coordinator of audiology outcomes at the CID Oral School for the Deaf. Read more: agbellsymposium.com/team/lisa-davidson/
Symposium Keynote Speaker of the Week: Dr. Lina Reiss, associate professor at the Oregon Hearing Research Center at Oregon Health and Science University, will present on "Binaural Fusion in Children and Adults with Hearing Loss." More at: www.agbellsymposium.com.
Attention AG Bell members! Be sure to take advantage of your membership benefits and discounts on travel, dining and more! Learn more: https://agbell.enjoymydeals.com/.
When you make a gift to AG Bell, you are giving families the resources they need. And you are strengthening the ability of teachers, hearing and speech therapists and audiologists to help those babies learn to hear and talk. We are so grateful to the people who support our work. Your gift helps kids like Monrovia hear and talk – and learn to play the piano! Monrovia prepares a video every year to help her teachers understand her needs. By giving to AG Bell, your contribution will make a tremendous impact in the lives of children who are deaf and hard of hearing, whether you give a gift of $5 or $500. Every gift helps to put children with hearing loss on the path to independence. Thank you for your support. Donate today at www.agbell.org/donate.
(Captions available under "Settings.") Leadership Opportunities For Teens (LOFT) is a program dedicated to shaping and transforming the lives of teens who are deaf and hard of hearing by teaching them valuable skills. Among these skills are self-advocacy, self-confidence, leadership and communication. Part of what makes AG Bell's LOFT program so important to these teens is the everlasting bond they establish with their peers. Teens come to LOFT for five days and make friends for life. The 2020 program will be held in Washington, D.C. Learn more: www.agbellloft.com.
@jhutcherson from #TheVoice performs for LOFTees! @nbcnews #deaf #hardofhearing #hearingloss #hearinghealth #listeningandspokenlanguage
AG Bell initiates the 2019 Global LSL Symposium
Today, we look back as AG Bell leadership presented the Honors of the Association Award to Dr. Carol Flexer, CCC/A, LSL Cert. AVT, at the Prado Museum in Madrid, Spain. #tbt
Interested in a family-centered approach to service coordination? Learn more at the Global LSL Symposium in Madrid. For more info: bit.ly/agbellsym
At the symposium, Dr. Sophie Ambrose will discuss strategies to support the hearing device use of infants and toddlers. For symposium information: bit.ly/agbellsym
At the Global LSL Symposium, learn why it is critical to provide intervention that is culturally and linguistically relevant for Spanish-speaking families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing. To register: bit.ly/agbellregister
How do parent-child interactions affect children’s language development? Find out at the Global LSL Symposium. To register: bit.ly/agbellregister
While you’re in Madrid for the Global LSL Symposium, be sure to make time to go sight-seeing! To register: bit.ly/agbellregister
At the Global LSL Symposium, take an in-depth look at factors that influence school achievement for children with cochlear implants. To register: bit.ly/agbellregister
Join us this summer at the 2019 AG Bell Global Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) Symposium from June 30 - July 2 in Madrid, Spain. To register: bit.ly/agbellregister
Sibling dynamics play an important role in childhood development. At the Global LSL Symposium, learn how to include siblings in LSL therapy sessions to decrease power struggles. To register: bit.ly/agbellregister
It can be difficult to provide constructive feedback without evoking negative emotions.Take a closer look at mentor relationships in a workshop led by Lyndsey Allen and Elizabeth Tyszkiewicz. Early bird registration ends on April 30! bit.ly/agbellregister
Are you interested in learning Listening and Spoken Language strategies and creating true parent partnerships? Join us at this pre-symposium workshop led by Cathleen Mathes and Bridgette Klaus. To register: bit.ly/agbellregister
Pedro Bras da Silva will be speaking on July 1 at the symposium! His presentation will focus on how to help families receive vital information after hearing loss diagnosis. To register: bit.ly/agbellregister
Meet Drs. Carol Flexer and Jane Madell: pediatric audiologists, published authors, and keynote speakers at the symposium! They will present on how to help children develop skills for listening and spoken language. To register: bit.ly/agbellregister
Have you ever tried to keep a young child’s attention with a flash card drill? It’s ineffective. In this pre-symposium workshop, learn how to successfully teach through guided play. bit.ly/agbellworkshops
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