EARLY HEARING DETECTION AND INTERVENTION VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
MARCH 2-5, 2021
(Virtually the same conference, without elevators, airplane tickets, or hotel room keys)
3/04/2021 | 3:40 PM - 4:00 PM | Deaf Mentorship and Role Modeling Program: Experiences and Outcomes | Topical Breakout
Deaf Mentorship and Role Modeling Program: Experiences and Outcomes
Deaf and hard of hearing adult mentorship for families with deaf or hard of hearing children (DHH) children has frequently been cited as a highly requested resource as parents learn and navigate linguistic and cultural decisions. In response to this need, the Statewide Outreach Center at Texas School for the Deaf (SOC at TSD) has launched a statewide program, Texas Deaf/Hard of Hearing Mentor Program, supporting, assisting, and advising parents and other family members with DHH children, ages birth through 5. Through two models, home-based or remote web-based video conferencing, adult deaf mentors and deaf or hard of hearing role models provide a family-centered plan that is parent/child driven based on linguistic and cultural backgrounds and needs. Deaf and hard of hearing mentors and role models serve two different purposes within the program: 1). Mentors meet weekly with families teaching American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf culture, while introducing them to community knowledge and engagement; and, 2). Role models serve as a resource, family guide, and source of knowledge for families curious to learn about backgrounds, educational experiences, and communication preferences of deaf adults. This presentation will discuss experiences distinguishing between the two services and progress on meeting established goals, along with key strategies for developing a mentor/role model program. Also discussed is the importance of early intervention, either face-to-face or remotely, through connections between families and DHH children with Deaf adults in the community.
- Recognize components of a strong Deaf Mentor & Role Model service
- Contrast different responsibilities for mentors and role models
- Begin development of a deaf mentor and role model program
Presentation:
23278_13508GenelleSanders.pdf
Handouts:
Handout is not Available
Transcripts:
CART transcripts are NOT YET available, but will be posted shortly after the conference
Presenters/Authors
Mari Hubig
(), Texas School for the Deaf, mari.hubig@tsd.state.tx.us;
Mari Hubig has been a Deaf Education teacher for 25 years, and 20 of those years have been dedicated to working with families with children in early intervention services (birth to three). In addition to Deaf Education, Ms. Hubig also has a background in Primary Montessori education. She is currently the Birth-3 Outreach Specialist at the Statewide Outreach Center at the Texas School for the Deaf. She provides both local and statewide trainings and support to both teachers of the deaf/hard of hearing and to early interventionists working with families of young children who are D/HH.
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Genelle Sanders
(), Statewide Outreach Center, dhhm@tsd.state.tx.us;
Genelle Sanders is a doctoral student of Communications at the University of Texas at Austin and also works as the coordinator of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Mentorship and Role Modeling program at Statewide Outreach Center (SOC) at the Texas School for the Deaf (TSD).
ASHA DISCLOSURE:
Financial -
No relevant financial relationship exist.
Nonfinancial -
No relevant nonfinancial relationship exist.