Mission
THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING WITHOUT BIAS AROUND COMMUNICATION MODES OR METHODOLOGY. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES RESOURCES, NETWORKS, AND INFORMATION FAMILIES NEED TO IMPROVE COMMUNICATION ACCESS AND EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES FOR THEIR CHILDREN. THE ORGANIZATION RUNS A GUIDE BY YOUR SIDE PROGRAM, ADVOCACY SUPPORT PROGRAM WHERE THEY TRAIN AND COMPENSATE PARENT GUIDES TO SERVE AS MENTORS FOR OTHER FAMILIES OF DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CHILDREN. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO RUNS A CHILD SAFETY PROJECT AND HOSTS FAMILY RETREATS.