Creating a parent workshop that encompasses and meets the educational desires for parents of children with hearing impairments being taught in an oral deaf education program

The purpose of this study was to create a parent workshop that was developed around the parents’ educational needs. The workshop demonstrated that the parents’ educational needs can be met through a workshop that is based on those needs and takes into consideration factors that will encourage parent involvement.

Survey of hearing-impaired adults and parents of hearing-impaired children and their knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act

This paper discusses the results of a survey about awareness of the American with Disabilities Act.

Informational guide for parents of residential children

This paper presents an informational guide for parents of Central Institute for the Deaf residential children.

Preliminary work on development of a new hearing aid booklet for parents of young hearing impaired children

The purpose of this study was to evaluate current materials given to parents of new hearing aid users.

Resources for non-english speaking parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing and learning english as their primary language

This study examined culturally and linguistically diverse families with deaf and hard of hearing children. A literature review consisted of looking at the rate of immigration to the United States, English speaking parents of children who are deaf and hard of hearing, bilingual education, and the obstacles bilingual parents of children who are deaf and hard of hearing may face. The data obtained was used to compile a list of resources for parents of children who are deaf and hard of hearing available in languages other than English in order to assist these families.

The importance of addressing stress in parents of hearing impaired children

The focus of this study was to provide a summary of the existing literature concerning parental stress. The goal of highlighting factors that contribute to increased stress levels and the effects of stress on parents and children was to provide deaf educators with an understanding of parental stress and insight into the need for programs that minimize stress.

The cochlear implant process from candidacy to surgery, a guidebook for parents and teachers

This paper is a guidebook for parents and educators to further understand the cochlear implant process from candidacy to surgery.

A skill-based reporting system for parents of young hearing-impaired children

This paper reviews a skill-based reporting system for parents of young hearing impaired children.