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The Hands & Voices ASTra program is designed to empower parents, promote self-advocacy for children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, and build collaborative relationships between families and professionals.

The Nebraska Hands & Voices ASTra program can provide resources, workshops, and individualized support to help you meet the needs of your child.

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National H&V ASTra

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Student Self-Awareness Resource

This is a self-awareness resource for students to fill out and share with their teachers. It helps students build their self-advocacy skills by identifying their strengths and weaknesses and how they can ask for assistance in the classroom. This resource is available in both English and in Spanish.

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Collaborative Partners

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Resources

Check out some of our favorite resources below. More resources can be found on the National Hands & Voices ASTra page as well.

Parental Rights Summary
Hands & Voices

This brief summary is provided to help you, as a parent, understand your rights under both federal and state laws. This summary is not a replacement for your school district Parents’ Rights handout.

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IEP Meeting Planner
Hands & Voices

504 and IDEA Comparison Chart
Nebraska Department of Education

Spanish Advocacy Videos

Parents of Deaf and Hard of Hearing children share their experience of using advocacy skills towards building a strong support system for their child’s educational environment.

How to Organize Your Child’s IEP Binder
Understood®

Communicating with Baby:
Tips and Milestones for ages birth to 5 years
ASHA

IEP/504 Checklist
Hands & Voices

Prior Written Notice Cheat Sheet
Nebraska Department of Education

Family Guide to Special Education in Nebraska Nebraska Department of Education

Emotionally Preparing Your Child for Preschool
PBS

Who is on Your IEP Team?
The Hello Foundation

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