LIVE MONTHLY BONUS TRAININGS
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Supporting Immigrant Families of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children: Challenges, Barriers, and Strategies
Thursday, August 6th
7-8:30 pm CST
Immigrant families of Deaf and hard-of-hearing children often face unique challenges when navigating educational systems in the United States. In addition to learning a new school system, families may encounter language barriers, limited access to information in their preferred language, unfamiliarity with Deaf education options, cultural differences in perceptions of disability and deafness, and difficulties communicating with schools and service providers.
This workshop will explore the most common barriers immigrant families experience during school enrollment and throughout their child’s educational journey. Drawing from Hands United’s work with families across the country, participants will gain insight into the practical, linguistic, cultural, and systemic challenges these families face. The session will also provide actionable strategies for educators, interpreters, advocates, and service providers to improve communication, build trust, and create more equitable and accessible support systems for immigrant families of Deaf and hard-of-hearing children.
Learner Outcomes:
The participant will be able to:
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Identify common linguistic, cultural, and systemic barriers immigrant families of Deaf and hard-of-hearing children encounter when enrolling in and navigating U.S. schools.
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Recognize indicators that a family may require additional language access, cultural mediation, or support beyond standard interpretation services.
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Analyze how immigration status, language deprivation, limited English proficiency, and unfamiliarity with U.S. educational systems can impact family engagement and student outcomes.
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Apply practical strategies to improve communication, accessibility, and trust-building with immigrant families of Deaf and hard-of-hearing children.
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Develop at least three actionable steps they can implement within their own school, agency, or program to better support immigrant families and promote equitable access to educational services.
THIS TRAINING IS INCLUDED FREE IN THE PROFESSIONAL AND FRIEND ACADEMY
*ASL INTERPRETER PROVIDED*
