Washington State Hands & Voices

What's Up Wednesday-Virtual Family Support Group
2025-01-22 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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]

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

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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

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
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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

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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
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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
