SPONSORS
Bring Sound to Children in Cozumel
On October 15–16, 2026, a volunteer team of audiologists, teachers of the deaf, interpreters, and other support professionals will travel to Cozumel, Mexico to provide much-needed hearing screenings and diagnostic hearing testing for children on the island.
For many children, this event may be the first step in identifying hearing loss and understanding the support they need to access language, learning, and communication more fully. During these two days, our team will work to screen children, complete hearing testing when needed, and help identify those who may benefit from ongoing hearing support.
This October clinic is only the beginning.
In January 2027, during the Deaf Education Conference and Networking Cruise, our team plans to return to Cozumel while the cruise is in port. At that time, and pending island access and final logistics, we plan to provide hearing aid fittings and dispensing for children who qualify, along with support and education to help families and local partners better meet these children’s hearing and communication needs.
Our goal is not simply to visit, but to help build a bridge to better access, stronger support, and greater opportunity for children with hearing loss in Cozumel through on ongoing relationship with The Online Itinerant.
Whether you are interested in referring a child, volunteering, partnering, or supporting this effort, we invite you to join us.
HOW THE CLINIC WORKS
STEP 1:
Hearing Clinic
Dates: October 14-17
The team of volunteers will travel to Cozumel and provide hearing screenings and testing to the children on the island. The screening/testing dates will be October 15-16, with the day before and the day after designated as travel dates.
During this time, the goal is to provide otoscopic exams, pure tone audiometry, bone conduction testing and typanometry. Plans are in place to provide free hearing aids to those who qualify, and workshops to parents, caregivers and teachers on how to maintain equipment and develop communication and language skills to these children.
CLICK TO VIEW A RECENT INFORMATIONAL MEETING ABOUT THE EVENT.
STEP 2:
Deaf Education Conference and Networking Cruise with a Service Project on Cozumel
Dates: January 14-18
In January 2027, we will return to Cozumel with programmed hearing aids during the Deaf Education Conference and Networking Cruise. While the cruise is in port, we plan to provide hearing aid fittings and dispensing* for children identified during the October clinic.
During this time, we will offer parent and teacher workshops and entertainment from performer Keith Wann.
Cruise ship: Carnival Valor
From New Orleans, LA. to Cozumel, Mexico
GET INVOLVED
DONATE TO THE CAUSE
Help Us Make Hearing Possible
Each volunteer invests approximately $1,000 to serve children in Cozumel. Your donation also helps provide critical materials—like earmold impression supplies, hearing aid care kits, and other tools—needed to ensure every child receives meaningful support. Every dollar helps!
Pick your amount and donate today.
JOIN THE TEAM
WHY THIS MATTERS
This event means opening doors to language, learning, and connection.
Together, we can make life-changing impact for the children in Cozumel.
TESTIMONIALS
Check out the highlights from the 2025 Deaf Education Conference and Networking Cruise!
QUESTIONS?
Reach out and we'll follow up within 24-48 hours.
**The Cozumel Service Project scheduled for January 16 during the Deaf Education Conference and Networking Cruise is dependent on the ship successfully docking in Cozumel. While every effort will be made to carry out services as planned, unforeseen conditions (such as weather or port restrictions) may prevent docking.
In the event this occurs, all donated hearing aids will still be delivered in person at a later date to ensure that children receive the support they need.
