Parental involvement and advocacy efforts are the key to ensuring the quality of education a deaf or hard of hearing child receives. Regardless of the educational placement, research demonstrates that with a supportive parent, a deaf and hard of hearing child can achieve a higher level of education more effectively and overcome barriers more readily. It is wise to become familiar with the various educational approaches, communication methods and the laws pertaining to the education of deaf and hard of hearing children before beginning the IEP process. As a parent, you want to ensure that your child has full access to the public school system. This group is for parents of deaf and hard of hearing children throughout Kentucky.
Members provide emotional and peer support.
Services and local resources are provided upon the student s individual needs as identified on their Individual Education Plan. You may obtain more information about available services by contacting the local special education instructor. You may also want to click on the following agencies for additional resources regarding education for deaf and hard of hearing children.