2023 Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Conference

March 5-7, 2023 • Cincinnati, OH

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3/15/2022  |   12:00 PM - 12:25 PM   |  Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: Presenting Effective D/HH Panels for Systems and Families   |  Room 9

Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: Presenting Effective D/HH Panels for Systems and Families

Panel discussions featuring Deaf/Hard of hearing panelists give parents and the systems that serve them an opportunity to connect with diverse DHH participants. Panels can take place in person or virtually. Learn what it takes to create diverse panels conducted with respect and harmonious discord.

  • Panelists will utilize a checklist to cover planning and the execution of panels to ensure smooth outcomes.
  • Participants will share techniques to select diverse DHH panelists for an optimal panel session.
  • Learn two strategies to support panelists and their belief system in a way that enhances the parenting journey and the EI system.

Presentation:
3353554_15026KarenPutz.pdf

Handouts:
Handout is not Available

Transcripts:
CART transcripts are NOT YET available, but will be posted shortly after the conference


Presenters/Authors

Karen Putz (), Hands & Voices , karen@handsandvoices.org ;
Karen Putz is a deaf mom of three deaf and hard of hearing kids. She worked in early intervention as a Deaf Mentor for 13 years and is the Co-Director of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Infusion for Hands & Voices. Karen is the author of several books, including


ASHA DISCLOSURE:

Financial -
No relevant financial relationship exist.

Nonfinancial -
No relevant nonfinancial relationship exist.

Stephanie Olson (), Hands & Voices, Headquarters, stephanie@handsandvoices.org;
Stephanie Olson currently works as the Co-Director of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Infusion with Hands & Voices Headquarters and is the Family Consultant at Children’s Hospital Colorado. She previously worked for the Colorado Home Intervention Program as a family facilitator. During 2009, she was part of a team from Children’s Hospital Colorado that traveled to London, South Africa, Brazil and New Zealand and presented on best practices in supporting families. Stephanie has presented at the International Family-Centered Early Intervention (FCEI) Austria, in 2012, 2014,2016, and 2018. She participated in the U.S. and Russian cultural exchange in 2015 and 2016 with Hands & Voices to increase the understanding and impact of Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in the parenting journey and professionals who work with those families.


ASHA DISCLOSURE:

Financial -
No relevant financial relationship exist.

Nonfinancial -
No relevant nonfinancial relationship exist.