Washington State Hands & Voices

Online Family Workshop
2024-01-25 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us for our Washington State Hands & Voices Online Workshop Series,
Honoring our Parenting Journey: Moving from Burnout to Sustainability through Regulation.
Facilitated by Rosanne Carter, LMFC.

There are two dates in this series:

Thursday, Jan 25 7-8:30 PM

Saturday, Jan 27 9-10:30 AM

Attend one or both online workshops. Each will be different.

Register today! https://forms.gle/vj8VQCRpqi1EFR9v6

This workshop series is specifically designed for parents – whether you are in the beginning of your parenting journey or parenting adult children – this workshop is for you. We understand the unique challenges of parenting – advocating, learning, growing, co-regulating, all while managing multiple hats simultaneously.

This interactive training integrates mindfulness, with opportunities for connection and creative expression to address parental burnout.

Participants will explore risk and protective factors while embracing self-awareness and key factors of self-regulation. The workshops will emphasize the importance of connection, relationships, and the role of individual and community care in fostering resilience.

ASL Interpreting and Captions provided

For additional accommodations contact Christine Griffin no later than 2 weeks prior to the session gbys@wahandandvoices.org

Family Online Workshop
2024-01-27 09:00 - 10:30

A Panel Event Just for Dads
2024-03-12 19:00 - 20:30
Connecting and Learning from Fellow Dads of Children who are Deaf, DeafBlind, or Hard of Hearing
Calling all Dads!
Join Matthew Rickmon, Director of The Washington State Fathers Network and a Panel of Dads as they share their experiences and answer questions on being a dad of a child who is Deaf, DeafBlind, or Hard of Hearing. To create a safe and comfortable space, this event is just for dads.

Prize Drawings for those who attend
ASL Interpreting provided
For all other accommodations contact Christine Griffin no later than 2 weeks prior to the event. gbys@wahandsandvoices.org

Register Today!

What's Up Wednesday- Parent Group Meeting
2024-04-08 19:00 - 20:00
Join us for April ‘s What’s Up Wednesday parent/caregiver group meeting.
This month we will be focusing on the topic:
Creating a Language Rich Environment (LRE)

– What is LRE?
– What are ways to create an LRE?
– Share with other families what you do to create an LRE for your child (children).
– Discover new resources.

Join us on Zoom:
https://zoom.us/join
Meeting ID: 939 8330 9951
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Educational Advocacy Workshop
2024-04-20 08:00 - 17:00 | University of Washington Haring Center: Experimental Education Unit, 1981 NE Columbia Rd., Seattle, WA, United States
Register Today!
Advocacy Support & Training | In Person Workshop
Saturday, April 20, 2024 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Whether you are just starting out on this journey or are a veteran this workshop is for you! Please join parents, caregivers, professionals, Early Support providers, Teachers of the Deaf, DHH advocates, audiologists, and community members wanting to learn from national Hands & Voices trainers on educational advocacy skills and tools to help ensure the integrity of education for students who are deaf, deaf plus, or hard of hearing.

Cost:
$15 for WA H&V Members
$40 for Guests
Scholarships available

Book (optional): Educational Advocacy for Students Who are Deaf or Hard of hearing- purchase today, pick-up at the workshop $39.90

To Register and for more information visit the Advocacy Support & Training page under Support Services on our website.
Click here to view a video describing this workshop. We are planning some lighter (not as in depth) Advocacy, Support and Training workshops in central and eastern Washington in late spring.

Annual Summer Family Picnic
2024-07-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Kelsey Creek Farm-Picnic Shelter, 410 130th Pl SE, Bellevue, WA, 98005
Join us for family fun at our Annual Summer Family Picnic on July 20 from 10 am to 1 pm at Kelsey Creek Farm in Bellevue –Picnic Shelter.
Joining us this year:

Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing-Deaf Family Mentor Program
Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth
Family Conversations/Northwest School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children
Listen and Talk
Hearing Speech and Deaf Center
Craft provided by ADWAS’s own Nancy Edne
and more!

Come join Us!
Barbecue hotdogs served from 11:00-12:30
(or as food supplies last)
Bring your own picnic blankets and chairs

ASL interpreting provided
Please send other accommodation requests 2 weeks prior to the date to Christine Griffin gbys@wahandsandvoices.org
We’d like to thank our sponsors: Office of Deaf and hard of Hearing and Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth
For questions, please email info@wahandsandvoices.org

What's Up Wednesday- Virtual Family Support Group
2024-10-30 19:00 - 20:00
Meet other families, ask questions,
share support, celebrations, and stories
2024/25 Dates 7:00-8:00 PM
10/30, 11/20*, 1/22, 2/26, 3/26, 4/23, 5/28
*Nov meeting date is the 3th Wednesday in observance of the Thanksgiving

ASL Interpreting provided
Join via Zoom https://zoom.us/join
Meeting ID: 939 8330 9951 Passcode: [REDACTED]

It Takes a Village - Session 1
2024-11-07 19:00 - 20:00
Session 1:
Newborn Hearing Screening and the Importance of the 1,3,6 Goals
WA State Department’s Early Hearing Detection, Diagnosis, and Intervention (EHDDI) Program

Event objectives:

Understand more about Newborn Hearing Screening in WA and its impact for families
Learn some helpful resources for families
Discover ways families can stay involve

Presented by Julie Walker, EHDDI Program Director
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It Takes a Village is an Ongoing Online Webinar Series provides a guide map you need to find the village of support for families of children who are deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing. Each session explores one part of the village.
Click here to register

What's Up Wednesday-Virtual Family Support Group
2024-11-20 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-22 19:00 - 20:00

Ask the Advocate- Virtual Q&A with ASTra Advocates
2024-12-04 12:00 - 13:00
ASTra Advocates from CA,NV and WA Hands & Voices chapters, who are trained specifically to support families of children who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf Plus, and DeafBlind will answer your questions
Family focused and open to residence of AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, NV, OR, and WA
ASL and Spanish Interpreting provided
Three Sessions Offered

Choose to attend one, two or all three sessions.
Wednesday, Dec 4 12:00pm-1:00pm PST
Thursday, Jan 23 6:30pm-7:30pm PST
Saturday, Feb 22 9am-10am PST

Click to Register

Feel free to reach out to our WA State Hands & Voices ASTra program for questions and to request an ASTra Advocate
Christine Griffin
Program Coordinator
ASTRA@wahandsandvoices.org
425-268-7087

Ask the Advocate-Q&A with ASTra Advocates
2025-01-23 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-02-22 09:00 - 22:00

What's Up Wednesday-Understanding and Addressing Listening Fatigue
2025-02-26 19:00 - 20:00
Meet other families, ask questions,
share support, celebrations, and stories
2025 Topics
Feb 26 – Understanding and Addressing Listening Fatigue in Children Who Are Deaf, Deafblind, or Hard of Hearing
March 26 -Supporting Children with Mild and Unilateral Hearing Differences: Strategies and Resources
April 23 -Enhancing Literacy Development in Children Who Are Deaf, Deafblind, or Hard of Hearing
May 28 – Just Dads-Supporting Dads of Children Who Are Deaf, Deafblind, or Hard of Hearing: Roles, Challenges, and Strategies

ASL Interpreting provided
Join via Zoom https://zoom.us/join
Meeting ID: 939 8330 9951 Passcode: [REDACTED]

Advocacy Support & Training Online Workshop - Session 1
2025-02-27 18:00 - 20:30
Register Today for our Online Workshop
Advocacy Support & Training
Four online sessions presented by our own Washington State Hands & Voices ASTra advocates providing information on Special Education rights for students who are deaf, deaf plus, or hard of hearing. And an opportunity to meet others.
Session 1: Thur, Feb 27 6:00-8:30 PM
Session 2: Sat, Mar 1 9:00-10:30 AM
Session 3: Thur, Mar 20 6:00-8:30 PM
Session 4: Sat, Mar 22 9:00-10:30 AM

Audience:
Washington State parents, caregivers, DHH Advocates, early support providers,
educators, audiologists, and administrators.
Cost:
Members: $15.00
Guests: $40.00
Scholarships available, please inquire

Click here to Register

Advocacy Support & Training Online Workshop - Session 2
2025-03-01 09:00 - 11:30

It Takes a Village - session 2
2025-03-18 18:30 - 19:45 | Online
Session 2-

What is Early Support for DHH Infants and Toddlers: Why is it important?
The purpose of this workshop is to offer valuable information about Washington’s early intervention system and explore how these services can support families with children who are deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing.
Learn:

A better understanding of Early Support for Infants and Toddlers and how its services assists families of children who are Deaf, DeafBlind, or Hard of Hearing.
Helpful resources for families
Discover ways families can stay involved

Presented by
DeEtte Snyder-Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT)
Heidi Cate-Snohomish County Early Support for Infants and Toddler
Click to Register Today

It Takes a Village Series
Is an Ongoing Online Webinar Series that provides a guide map you need to find the village of support for families of children who are deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing. Each session explores one part of the village.

Advocacy Support & Training Online Workshop - Session 3
2025-03-20 18:00 - 20:30

Advocacy Support & Training Online Workshop - Session 4
2025-03-22 09:00 - 11:30

What's Up Wednesday-Supporting Children with Mild and Unilateral Hearing Differences
2025-03-26 19:00 - 20:00

What's Up Wednesday-Enhancing Literacy Development
2025-04-23 19:00 - 20:00
Meet other families, ask questions,
share support, celebrations, and stories
Topics for 2025
Feb 26 – Understanding and Addressing Listening Fatigue in Children Who Are Deaf, Deafblind, or Hard of Hearing
March 26 -Supporting Children with Mild and Unilateral Hearing Differences: Strategies and Resources
April 23 -Enhancing Literacy Development in Children Who Are Deaf, Deafblind, or Hard of Hearing
May 28 – Just Dads-Supporting Dads of Children Who Are Deaf, Deafblind, or Hard of Hearing: Roles, Challenges, and Strategies

ASL Interpreting provided
Join via Zoom https://zoom.us/join
Meeting ID: 939 8330 9951 Passcode: [REDACTED]

What's Up Wednesday-Just Dads: Roles, Challenges, & Strategies
2025-05-28 19:00 - 20:00

Summer Family Social - Western WA
2025-07-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Kelsey Creek Farm-Picnic Shelter, 410 130th Pl SE, Bellevue, WA, 98005
Meet WA State Agencies and Families of Children who are Deaf, DeafBlind, or Hard of Hearing Families are invited to attend our TWO Summer Family Socials.

Saturday, July 26
11 am – 1 pm
Kelsey Creek Farm – Picnic Shelter
410 130th Pl SE, Bellevue, WA 98005*
*For Kelsey Creek Fam: To help ensure parking is available for all visitors, please consider carpooling or meeting off-site.
We will offer BBQ Hotdogs, and Fun Games and Activities
Please bring your own picnic blankets and chairs. For questions, please email us a info@wahandsandvoices.org or text 425-268-7087. (We cannot guarantee a response the day of the events)

REUNIONES familiares de verano
2025-07-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Kelsey Creek Farm-Picnic Shelter, 410 130th Pl SE, Bellevue, WA, 98005
Conozca agencias y familias del estado de WA de niños que son Sordos, Sordo-ciegos o con Pérdida autidiva
Parrillada y comida
Juegos y actividades
Triaga sus propias sillas y tapete de picnic
Para preguntas, por favor escriba a info@wahandsandvoices.org

Sábado, 26 de Julio 11 am – 1 pm
Kelsey Creek Farm-Picnic Shelter
410 130th Pl SE, Bellevue, WA 98005
Para el parque de Kelsey Creek: para asegurar que todos los visitantes tengan estacionamiento disponible, por favor considere compartir carro, o encontrarse en otro lugar y llegar al parque e

Summer Family Social - Eastern WA
2025-07-29 17:30 - 19:30 | Manito Park South Shelter, 1702 S Grand Blvd, Spokane, WA, 99203
Meet WA State Agencies and Families of Children who are Deaf, DeafBlind, or Hard of Hearing Families are invited to attend our TWO Summer Family Socials.
Manito Park-South Upper Shelter (near the water/spray park)
1702 S Grand Blvd, Spokane, WA 99203

We will offer BBQ Hotdogs, and Fun Games and Activities
Please bring your own picnic blankets and chairs. For questions, please email us a info@wahandsandvoices.org or text 425-268-7087. (We cannot guarantee a response the day of the events)

REUNIONES familiares de verano
2025-07-29 17:30 - 19:30 | Manito Park South Shelter, 1702 S Grand Blvd, Spokane, WA, 99203
Conozca agencias y familias del estado de WA de niños que son Sordos, Sordo-ciegos o con Pérdida autidiva
Parrillada y comida
Juegos y actividades
Triaga sus propias sillas y tapete de picnic
Para preguntas, por favor escriba a info@wahandsandvoices.org

12 Key Rights: A Parent’s Overview to Deaf or Hard of Hearing Early Intervention
2026-04-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Explore your child’s communication, learn what to ask for, and connect with other families
Join us to learn what matters most for your child’s early development and gain practical tips in working with your family’s early support providers.
For parents, providers welcome
ASL Interpreting Available
Click here to Register
