In addition to Sunshine Cottage, Mrs. White has also supported the Chrysanthemum Ball Association, Los Compadres, the Battle of the Flowers Association, Witte Museum, the Salvation Army and San Antonio Academy. The grand opening of the Newborn Hearing Evaluation Center marked an historic moment in the history of Sunshine Cottage. Infants identified with a hearing loss will have access to amplification and intervention services early in their lives. Studies have shown that language and speech can be more fully developed when infants with hearing loss receive services before the age of six months. Parent involvement is critical for this to be realized.
Parents provide the primary role models for language development.
Sunshine's professional staff assists parents in attaining appropriate amplification for their child and with learning techniques for listening, language, and speech development. Parents must incorporate listening technology and techniques into their home . environment. When this happens, Sunshine parents and professionals create a wonderful team for educating each child. Many thanks to the foundations and individuals who have supported the Newborn Hearing Evaluation Center at Sunshine Cottage. Your contributions have made - and, continue to make a real difference in the lives of children with hearing loss.