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Journey to Sound Beginnings Planning a Family Conference Sound Beginnings is supported in part by project 1 H61 MC 00049 01 from the Maternal and Child Health program (Title V, Social Security Act), Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services.
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Journey to Sound Beginnings Planning a Family Conference Sound Beginnings is supported in part by project 1 H61 MC 00049 01 from the Maternal and Child Health program (Title V, Social Security Act), Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services.
Planning Committee • Allison Emerson – Parent • Brenda Lancaster – Parent • Kim Sykes – Sound BeginningsAudiologist/Coordinator • Megan Duncan – Sound BeginningsData Manager
Family Selection Process • Letters to Part C Networks • Criteria for Selection • Hearing loss was primary disability • Statewide representation • Varied degrees of hearing loss and types of amplification
Family Selection Process • Letters to Families from Sound Beginnings • Limited time to respond • Referenced that current service provider recommended they attend • Required they attend the entire weekend • Invited the entire family including siblings
Setting the Agenda • Opening Introductions • Overview of the Technical Aspects of Hearing Loss • Keynote Speaker • Roundtable Sessions • Early Intervention • Amplification
Setting the Agenda • Fieldtrip to Pediatric Audiology Center • Family Fun Night • Panel on Cochlear Implants • Tried and True Tips for Families • Family Panel
Family Notebook • Customized Cover for Family • Welcome Letter • Agenda • Sponsors • Family Information
Family Notebook • Speaker/Staff Bios • Audiology Information • Speaker Handouts • Resources • Evaluation
Childcare • Childcare providers • Delta Zeta Sorority • Girl Scout Troup • Families Together • KDHE Staff • Parent Questionnaire • Food allergies • Nap times
Childcare • T-shirts • Group children by age • Number of children per childcare provider • Activities
Facilities, Food and Fun • Hotel • Sleeping rooms • Childcare rooms • Meeting rooms • Banquet rooms • Resource rooms • Staging area
Facilities, Food and Fun • Food • Kid friendly • Non-allergenic • To-go • Fun • Places to Be, Places to See • How do we get there?
Resources For Families • Location • Refreshments • Networking
Resource Room Materials • Informational Resources • EHDI Program • State and National • Family Support • Organizations & Associations • Vendors • Lending Libraries • FM System
Funding And Donations • Grants • Family Support • Outreach • Education
Funding And Donations • Sound Beginnings Family Education Association • Association Letter • Monetary • In-kind services, materials, food, t-shirts
Funding And Donations • Tell and Ask Everyone • Family Support Groups • Local Audiologist and other Providers • State Organizations • Family • Friends