Foundation for Hearing & Speech Resources (FHSR)

?? NEW BOARD MEMBER ALERT ?? We are SO happy to have Kat on our team! As a parent of a child with cochlear implants, she is passionate about building a local community of children with hearing loss and helping families become as informed as possible. To learn more about our newest Director, Kat Allen, visit: https://lnkd.in/dPDCmaDP #FHSR #team #boardofdirectors #director #boardmember #welcome #hearingloss #hardofhearing

All kids need to see themselves represented in the books they read. Not only does this contribute to their confidence, identity development, and self-esteem, but it also shows kids that they are important and that their stories are important, too. Wondering where to start and what to read with your deaf or hard of hearing child? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Sign up for our Early Childhood Literacy Workshop here: https://lnkd.in/gTwanmSg And Find our top reading recommendations, listed by age group, here: https://lnkd.in/ghmGaEdP #FHSR #CHS #reading #read #books #hearinglossawareness #hearinglosskids #childrenwithhearingloss #dhhkids #hardofhearing

There’s still time to register for this FREE, information packed, in-person early literacy workshop created for parents and caregivers of DHH kids ages 2-5.? While you are learning, your kids will enjoy a FREE Music To My Ears class with a Merit School of Music teacher. ? We know many families are at a loss when it comes to figuring out how to read with their children who have hearing loss. This information-packed, in-person workshop will take place on two different Saturdays; October 19th, 2024 from 9am-11am at Child’s Voice, located at 180 Hansen Ct., Wood Dale, IL 60191 and November 16, 2024 9am -11am Chicago Hearing Society, a division of Anixter Center 2017 N. Mendell, Suite 3NE, Chicago, 60614 With this workshop, we can form a new generation of DHH readers and better support early language & literacy milestones. Each family that attends will receive a set of 4 FREE books with hearing loss characters. ? Click the link to register: https://lnkd.in/gTwanmSg

Created specifically for deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) children ages 4-8, this unique research-based, tuition-free music therapy program begins new sessions on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at three locations: Western Springs, Homewood-Flossmoor and Chicago.? ? FHSR’s music therapy is rooted in science and delivered in a fun musical setting. Join us by registering today! ? Click here: https://lnkd.in/gsVibYEQ or visit fhsr.org ? #FHSR #therapy #hearingloss #hearing #dea

FHSR is proud to be among the founding launch partners for DAF Day (10/10), a new kind of giving day that redefines how donor-advised funds are used and who uses them. A DAF (donor advised fund) is a charitable investment account that allows donors to support charities by contributing assets and recommending grants. If you have a DAF, please consider recommending FHSR. For all the information you'll need, contact?Kate Spelman?at [email protected]. Don't have a DAF? You're not alone! Only about 17% of the general population has one, but they're growing in popularity. Talk to your bank or financial advisor about whether a DAF might be right for you and your giving goals. #fhsr #donor #daf #dafday #launch #partnership #founder #grants #donoradvisedfund

Despite the rain, together, we brought HOPE to those with hearing loss.? ? Walk4Hearing continues to be the largest event of Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) and we were so happy to walk alongside other families, friends, nonprofits, and business partners to help thousands feel more comfortable living with hearing loss.? ? Heather H. Bennett #FHSR #HLAA #fundraiser #fundraising #event #walk #fun #hearingloss #deaf #hearinglossawareness #hardofhearing #hearingimpaired

FHSR has partnered with Chicago Hearing Society (CHS) to present a workshop that fosters confidence in story-sharing and literacy development in children ages 2-5 years old. This FREE workshop was created especially for parents and caregivers. While you are learning, your kids will enjoy a FREE Music To My Ears class with a Merit School of Music teacher. ? This information-packed, in-person workshop will take place on two different Saturdays: October 19th, 2024 9am-11am Child’s Voice 180 Hansen Ct., Wood Dale, IL 60191 and November 16, 2024 9am -11am Chicago Hearing Society, a division of Anixter Center 2017 N. Mendell, Suite 3NE, Chicago, 60614 Each family that attends will receive a set of 4 FREE books with hearing loss characters. ? To register, click here: https://lnkd.in/gTwanmSg ?

Thanks to YOU, our sponsors, and our special guests, we successfully ROCKED THE TOWN FOR HEARING! We are so close to our fundraising goal - Will you consider making an additional donation to help us close the gap? https://lnkd.in/gE8RFjXf Steve Hallenbeck, Steve Salzman, Jeremy Michor, and Steve Thunder—Thank you for showcasing the musical side of our board and partners! And thank you to Fitzgeralds for the great space and food, to The Commoners who were rockin’ all night, and to our awesome supporters for supporting our mission to create and fund programming for kids with hearing loss! Chicago Hearing Society, a division of Anixter Center #FHSR #fundraiser #fundraising #event #band #music #fun #hearingloss #deaf #hearinglossawareness #hardofhearing #hearingimpaired

Thank you to the marvelous Eva Lopez and Advanced Bionics for their support of FHSR and our Rock the Town for Hearing event!

FHSR is proud to be the recipient of a $5,000 grant from the Harry S. Black and Allon Fuller Fund, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee. The grant will support the expansion of our unique, research-based Music Therapy program for deaf and hard of hearing children ages 4-8. This year we are offering Music Therapy at three locations; Western Springs, Homewood-Flossmoor and Chicago.? ? Registration for our 2025 Winter Music Therapy program is now open! Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/gzshYYry Bank of America