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D/HH Adult Involvement Program State Map > Illinois

Illinois Deaf/Hard of Hearing Adult Involvement Programs

Program Name and Website

Program Contact(s):

Michelle Mendiola
773-904-0155

Program Affiliation

  • Chicago Hearing Society

Program Goal

  • To connect individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, called Mentors, with families who have children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Through this connection, Mentors support families by providing their perspective as an individual who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Not only are Mentors able to share their perspective, but also they provide services to help families achieve their individualized program goal/s (which could include fostering language, communication, advocacy skills, etc.)

Curriculum

Program Name and Website

Program Contact(s):

Carrie Balian
224-343-1873

Program Affiliation

  • Illinois Hands & Voices

Program Goal

  • To provide trained Deaf and Hard of Hearing Guides to meet and support families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing through virtual meet-ups, one-on-one and/or during Illinois Hands & Voices events.

Curriculum

  • Guide By Your Side DHH Guide Training