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Quarterly Newsletter FALL 2019
North Dakota Early Hearing Detection and Intervention
ND EHDI at the North Dakota State Fair Family Day North Dakota Early Hearing Detection & Intervention had an amazing day at the 2019 North Dakota State Fair Family Day Festival. This event was a great way to entertain and educate both families and children at the North Dakota State Fair about early hearing ensure families have access to information that is accurate, comprehensive, up-to-date, and evidence-based to allow families to make important decisions for their children in a timely manner, including decisions with respect to the full range of assistive hearing technologies and communication modalities. We had a blast at the Family Day Festival. We can’t wait to see everyone again next year.
Stephanie Cobin (mom) &
Danika Cobin (5)
Sarah Tickerhoof (mom); Gavyn (7), Gabriel (7), Harper (11 mos.)
(L) Christine Brigden, LSW, EHDI Specialist and (R) Jerusha Olthoff, M.S.M., EHDI Project Director
Erica Skoglund (mom) & Kjersten Skoglund (age 8)
2“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” –Jim Ryun
Loaner Bank Device Information(For North Dakota children 18 and under only)
ND Hands & Voices Loaner BankAttn: Tricia Nechodom, AuD101 3rd Avenue SW, Suite 203Minot, ND 58701Fax: 701-857-5029
The ND Hands & Voices Loaner Bank is proud to offer a variety of new and refurbished devices:• Phonak Quest, Venture, and Belong hearing aids in
the Bolero, Naida, and Sky models; Nios hearing aid optionso FM or tamperproof battery doors available by
requesto Slim tube and standard earhook options
available• ReSound Linx2, Linx3D, and Enzo hearing aids in
the 61, 67, 77, 88, and 98 modelso Slim tube and standard earhook options
availableo Receiver-in-canal options available
• Oticon Safari P 600 and Opn 3 PowerPlus hearing aids
• Starkey Z Series power hearing aids• Oticon Ponto Pro, Plus, and Power osseointegrated
devices• Cochlear BAHA 100 and power 110
osseointegrated devices• Cochlear N5 and N6 speech processors, coils,
cables, batteries, and chargers• Advanced Bionics Naida Q70 speech processors,
coils, cables, batteries, and chargers• Phonak Inspiro FM transmitter, Phonak universal
receivers• Phonak ComPilot and TV streamer• BabySigningTimeDVDs,flashcards,books,
puppets, etc.
Ifyourpatientcouldbenefitfromsigningmaterialsora loaner device while awaiting insurance authorization, repair, cochlear implant candidacy evaluation or other reason, please contact Tricia Nechodom with the H&V Loaner Bank to request a device. The Loaner Request Form must be completed, and devices will be sent out to the programming Audiologist as soon as possible. Pediatric care kits and batteries are available upon request. Earmolds can be funded through Starkey upon request.
This program is not to be used to provide permanent hearing aid(s), speech processors, FM system or signing materials. There are other resources available for persons with demonstrated financial need. Please contact the Loaner Bank for additional information on insurance coverage, local funding opportunities and other requests.
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North Dakota Hands & Voices making a difference at the Midwest Conference on Deaf EducationThe Midwest Conference on Deaf Education was held in June 2019, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This event is held every other year and co-hosted by the South Dakota and North Dakota Schools for the Deaf and Outreach Programs. Professionals and parents attend the Midwest Conference on Deaf Education to be educated on topics such as monitoring their children’s social and emotional development and transitioning into adulthood (to name a few). The conference left me, a parent of a child with hearingloss,withconfidencethatmychildcanlearn,canthrive, and can succeed.
Like all families, families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing need support. Professionals, like those who attended the Midwest Conference on Deaf Education, can provide effective support. As parents, we need to be able to share feelings, ideas, and information with professionals. These collaborations help our children meet their maximum potential and become productive membersofsociety.ThisyearwasthefirstyearNorthDakota Hands & Voices (ND H&V) attended and had a booth. In doing so, the ND Chapter made valuable connections with other parents in South Dakota that are interested in starting their own chapter. In fact, South Dakota now has a provisional H&V Chapter of their own!
One of the highlights for our chapter was our opportunity to present our 5th annual High Five Award. This is an award created by our chapter to recognize and thank the educators that make a difference in the lives of our children with hearing loss. This year, our awardee, Paula Fitzgerald, Teacher of the Deaf, was in attendance. Paula was nominated by a parent and awarded for her outstanding
workinthefieldofdeafeducation.Specifically,thisparent highlighted Paula’s determination to ensuring that the family’s needs and concerns are her top priority — guaranteeing the family is deciding what is best for their son’s intervention. Thank you, Paula, (and all other professionals) for serving families in our state!
All in all, the conference was a huge success. ND H&V raised awareness for the importance of and availability of family support. We recognized the important role professionals have in the lives of our children and hopefully encouraged them in their work. Finally, we developed relationships with some passionate parents from South Dakota so we can support them as they start their journey to having their own H&V Chapter!
– Submitted by Melinda Fischer, parent and board member
of ND Hands & Voices
“By doing what you love you inspire and awaken the hearts of others.” –Satsuki Shibuya
Compliments of North Dakota School for the Deaf/Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Outreach Department. Kirsten Baesler,
Smoke alarms saves lives. However, people with a hearing loss may not be able to depend on the traditional smoke alarm to alert them to fire.
Harris Communications 15155 Technology Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Voice: 800-825-6758 TTY: 800-825-9187 VP: 952-388-2152 Website: www.harriscomm.com/
Maxi-Aids, Inc. 42 Executive Blvd., Farmingdale, NY 11735 Voice: 800-522-6294 TTY: 800-281-3555 Website: www.maxiaids.com
Hear-More 42 Executive Blvd. Farmingdale, NY 11735 Voice: 800-881-4327 TTY: 800-281-3555 VP: 631-752-1145 Website: www.hearmore.com
“Roughly two (2) out of three (3) fire deaths happen in homes with no smoke alarms or the alarms are not working”
The last full week of September is Deaf Awareness Week. The celebration originated in Rome, Italy, in 1958, to draw attention to deaf people, their accomplishments and to promote their rights. During this week, many deaf organizations, schools and individuals hold a variety of activities to educate people about deafness.
As parents, one of the things they need to consider is the assistive technology that is available to them and their child. October has fire safety week October 6-12th so consider what is available for someone with a hearing loss in case of a fire.
WHERE TO FIND EQUIPMENT: Smoke alarms with built in or separate strobe lights can be purchased through companies such as Harris Communications MaxiAids or Hear-More. You can type in a search for smoke alarms for deaf and hard of hearing and several choices will come up.
FEEL THE VIBRATIONS...SEE THE LIGHTS: Smoke alarms with a vibrating pad or flashing light are available for people with a hearing loss. When people with a hearing loss are asleep, a high intensity strobe light may be required along with a pillow or bed shaker to wake them up and alert them to fire conditions so they can escape. Another Thought: Smoke alarms with a strobe light outside the home to catch the attention of neighbors, and emergency call systems for summoning help are also available.
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Traditional baby names people aren’t using anymore:
Taken from an article by Katie Granger: https://www.thelist.com/ 111605/traditional-baby-names-uncommon/?amp=1
Wehopeyouwillfindthenewsletterprovides a broad picture of hearing healthcare in North Dakota.Through collaborative efforts, streamlined processes and consistent communication, ND can assure a strong system of hearing health care for every child birthed and/or residing in North Dakota.
We look forward to being a resource for quality improvement and working with you!
Sincerely, The ND EHDI Staff
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ND EHDI is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration; Award No. 2H61MC000281700
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Resources, Upcoming Events and Webinars
North Dakota Early Hearing Detection and Intervention ProgramNorth Dakota Center for Persons with DisabilitiesMinot State University, Memorial Hall 500 University Ave. West Minot, ND 58707(800) 233-1737
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NCHAM WEBINARS:Meeting the Needs of Family-to-Family Support: Anytime, Anywhere — December 20, 2019 Presented by: Teresa Caraway & Marge Edwards https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_57w3oMKyLE9YO6F
The Path to Successful Collaboration Between EHDI Systems, Parents, and Professionals — January 21, 2020 Presented by: Daphne Miller, Deepali Sanghani, Irene Schmalz, and Terese Urban https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ahfloBqAXsVRA0t
Hear to Learn WEBINARS: http://www.heartolearn.org/communities/learning-together.html
Self Care and Family Balance While Negotiating a Child’s Special NeedsJanuary 21, 2020 Presented by: Dakota Pond, MSW, CSW
Integrating Listening and Spoken Language Strategies for Daily Living February 28, 2020 Presented by: Claire Annis, M.Ed.
Count Down to Mainstreaming: How to Prepare for the Next School Year March 27, 2020 Presented by: Kaytie Cook, M.Ed.
Focused Conversations April 27, 2020 Presented by: Sarah Law, M.Ed.
www.ehdimeeting.org
“Change is the essence of life. Be willing to surrender what you are for what you could become.” –Reinhold Niebuhr 7
