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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

  • Social Skills
    Social Skills
    Tue, Dec 19
    Zoom
    Dec 19, 2023, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM CST
    Zoom
    Register now for this upcoming Zoom presentation! Presenter Andrea Marwah
  • Accomodations
    Accomodations
    Tue, Jan 23
    Zoom
    Jan 23, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM CST
    Zoom
    Register now for this upcoming Zoom presentation by ASTra Program Coordinator Jenn Zysset and Jessica Hoss.
  • Amplification Options and Ways to Keep Devices On
    Amplification Options and Ways to Keep Devices On
    Tue, Feb 20
    Zoom
    Feb 20, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM CST
    Zoom
    Register now for this upcoming Zoom presentation by Guide By Your Side Coordinator Shelli Janning and a panel of Parent Guides.
  • Transitioning from an IFSP to IEP
    Transitioning from an IFSP to IEP
    Tue, Mar 26
    Zoom
    Mar 26, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDT
    Zoom
    Register now for this upcoming Zoom presentation by ASTra Program Coordinator Jenn Zysset and Christy Davis.
  • Transitions and Activities
    Transitions and Activities
    Tue, Apr 23
    Zoom
    Apr 23, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDT
    Zoom
    Register now for this upcoming Zoom presentation by Jenessa Cruz-Alfaro & Erin Jelenik.

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: "It’s going to be okay, I wasted so many hours worrying and questioning myself."

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

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P.O. Box 241229
Omaha, NE 68124

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