EARLY HEARING DETECTION AND INTERVENTION VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
MARCH 2-5, 2021

(Virtually the same conference, without elevators, airplane tickets, or hotel room keys)

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3/20/2018  |   11:00 AM - 12:00 PM   |  The Parenting Journey: Inside and Outside the EHDI System   |  Capitol 7

The Parenting Journey: Inside and Outside the EHDI System

Karen Putz shares the lessons she learned from raising her three deaf and hard of hearing kids and working as a Deaf Mentor in early intervention. This session includes 'The Mac and Cheese' story which examines the impact of everyday sounds and the importance of creating an environment with 100% access. The Parenting Journey is filled with twists and turns--and unexpected surprises. Karen explains the impact of Deaf and Hard of Hearing adults in early intervention and beyond.

  • To recognize the impact of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Adults on the family's journey
  • To understand the complexity of choices which parents face after a diagnosis.
  • To gain an inside view of the parenting journey from diagnosis to teen years.

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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


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