The ABC’s of Advocacy

Advocate. Build. Connect.

Advocate

Parents and caregivers are naturally called to become involved in your child’s learning and development. Why? Because you are with your child when they wake and when they go to sleep. You know what they like and don’t like and what works and doesn’t work. No one else has this perspective, this makes you an expert on your child.

Others that work with your child want your input so your child can flourish, this makes you a part of your child’s team.

We have developed a form families can fill out to bring to your child’s initial eligibility meeting and annual team meetings.

This form can be sent to team leaders prior to your upcoming meeting and shared at the meeting after going over initial evaluation report or present levels of performance.

Special note: It’s best to give yourself time to fill this out.

Request support if you would like assistance completing this form.

Build Your Resource Library

It’s helpful to build a resource library of materials that you learn about along the way. Then when you need a resource you’ll have it to use!

Here’s a list to help you get started.

Publications:

Educational Advocacy For Students Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing: The Hands & Voices Guidebook

Expanded Core Curriculum for Students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Free to download)

Optimizing Outcomes for Students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Free to download)

Videos

Advocacy 101 – https://www.handsandvoices.org/astra/Advocacy101-video.html

IDEA Special Considerations for Students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Coming Soon! Transition from Early Intervention Services

Websites

Hands & Voices ASTra Program resources

Supporting Success for Children with Hearing Loss

Wrights Law

App

Parent Advocacy App

Connect with Others

Reach out to our Guide By Your Side Program and request support

Network and learn from other parents

Attend webinars to review and deepen your understanding

Connect with professionals and organizations