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The WESP-DHH Birth to Six programs and supports are designed to…
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provide emotional and educational support to families with deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind children
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support families, Birth to 3 programs and school districts in gaining an understanding of the unique needs of deaf, hard of hearing and deaf-blind children
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provide resources, strategies, and professional development in identifying the developmental, educational, social and language needs of individual children
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provide technical assistance specific to different communication considerations, discussing their components, assessment strategies, and, best practices for implementation
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identify and strengthen local, regional and statewide networks that provide high quality early intervention and early childhood services to deaf, hard of hearing and deaf-blind children
How?
The WESP-DHH Birth to Six programs utilize a combination of parent-to-parent matching, consultative, direct service, conferences, and equipment loan programs to model and support the development of best practices for educating deaf and hard of hearing children throughout Wisconsin. These services include:
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Consultation to Birth to 3 and Early Childhood Programs
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Guide By Your Side Program
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HELP (in-Home Early Listening Program)
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Deaf Mentor Program (DMP)
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WISHES – Instrument Loan Program
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Annual Statewide Family Conference
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WESP-DHH Lending Library
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Statewide Professional Conference
For more information about Birth to Six Programs and supports, contact Sherry Kimball, Early Childhood Consultant: Deaf/Hard of Hearing
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