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Hello there

We are the Nebraska Chapter of the National Hands & Voices™ organization. Hands & Voices is a parent-driven organization dedicated to supporting families that have children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing without a bias toward communication modes or methodologies. We want to provide Nebraska families with the necessary resources, networking, and information in order to improve communication access and educational outcomes for their children. Our statewide activities, advocacy efforts, and parent/professional collaboration are all focused on enabling our deaf and hard-of-hearing children to reach their fullest potential!

“What works for your child is what makes the choice right.”

Who are we?

We support many different types of communication modes:

Auditory Verbal  Auditory Oral • Cued Speech • American Sign Language 

 Signed English • Simultaneous Communication • Total Communication

We are families with children who have all types of hearing loss

We are deaf and hard-of-hearing adults

We are professionals

We are from every corner of the state of Nebraska

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We are united, because we are Hands & Voices

This H&V chapter and its website may publish articles or commentaries from authors presenting their own perspectives.  All contributed material is solely the viewpoint of the authors and may not reflect the viewpoint or indicate the sponsorship of Hands & Voices.  It is intended for informational purposes only.

Our organization is parent-driven, and highly collaborative with professionals and individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing represented on the advisory board. We work at local and national levels. We provide local and regional support consistent with Hands & Voices’ non-biased philosophy and mission. In addition to family support, we also strive to be involved at the systems development level.

Families within the same geographic region within the state can share experiences and information as they support each other. They will be given the opportunity to gain knowledge and direction from families who have faced the same challenges and choices.

Our membership includes families who communicate manually and/or orally. From American Sign Language to cochlear implants, our organization represents people from all different approaches to, and experiences with deafness or hearing loss.

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Guiding Principles

Innovation

Community

Collaboration

Respect

Upcoming Events

  • Transitioning Back to School
    Transitioning Back to School
    Tue, Sep 26
    Zoom
    Sep 26, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDT
    Zoom
    Register now for this upcoming Zoom presentation by ASTra Program Coordinator Jenn Zysset and a panel of parent guides.
  • Fire Safety & Fall Bash
    Fire Safety & Fall Bash
    Sat, Oct 07
    Kearney Fire Station
    Oct 07, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Kearney Fire Station, 2211 Avenue A, Kearney, NE 68847, USA
    Join Nebraska Hands & Voices as we learn about fire safety and celebrate our fall bash!
  • Fire Safety & Fall Bash
    Fire Safety & Fall Bash
    Sat, Oct 14
    Scottsbluff Fire Station
    Oct 14, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Scottsbluff Fire Station, 1818 Ave A, Scottsbluff, NE 69361, USA
    Join Nebraska Hands & Voices as we learn about fire safety and celebrate our fall bash!
  • Fire Safety & Fall Bash
    Fire Safety & Fall Bash
    Sat, Oct 21
    Columbus Fire Station
    Oct 21, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Columbus Fire Station, 4630 Howard Blvd, Columbus, NE 68601, USA
    Join Nebraska Hands and Voices as we learn about fire safety and celebrate our fall bash!

Previous Events

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Q: If you could go back to you when your child was newly diagnosed, what is one thing you would tell the past you?

A: "She will do amazing. This won't hold her back in any way. And you are not alone; there are other parents out there that get it, and you will meet them."

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Hands & Voices is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization

Address

P.O. Box 241229
Omaha, NE 68124

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