2023 Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Conference
March 5-7, 2023 • Cincinnati, OH
3/19/2018 | 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM | Supporting Latino Families | Capitol 6
Supporting Latino Families
The Spanish-speaking population has dramatically increased over the past ten years in the United States. This drastic influx of new families demands the need for heightened awareness of their cultures and traditions. Deaf & Hard of Hearing families of Latino descent face challenges that differ from other subpopulations. Language barriers, parental citizenship status, and the economical disadvantages faced by Latino families will require more effort from their service providers. Identifying specific considerations when building relationships with Spanish-speaking families is crucial.
- Understand an overview of the Latino culture and family dynamics.
- Recognize the importance on developing cross cultural competence
- Discover techniques to improve Spanish-speaking parent involvement.
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Yiesell Rayon
(), Hands & Voices, yiesell@handsandvoices.org;
Yiesell's middle son, Markie was identified at birth with bilateral sensorineural hearing loss. After acquiring her B.A., Yiesell decided to focus on raising her Deaf son. She quickly discovered her passion for offering support and resources to other parents who have DHH children. She applies both her professional and personal experience as an advocate to empower parents to advocate for their own children.
Yiesell is the Director of Latino Support for Hands & Voices Headquarters. Within her state chapter of California Hands & Voices, Yiesell is the LA County Representative. She sits on the EHDI planning committee as well as the NCHAM Parent Advisory Committee representing parents of children who are DHH. She is passionate about supporting parents, but also the professionals who serve them. To better serve and improve Latino family involvement, Yiesell believes there is a demand for heightening awareness of the Latino culture and family dynamics.
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Mariana Barquet
(), Indiana Hands & Voices, mbarquet@isdh.in.gov;
Mariana is the mother of two children, her youngest was born profoundly deaf. Her biggest passion is to ensure that every Hispanic child with hearing loss in Indiana has access to and receives qualified services to meet their needs and achieve successful outcomes.
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No relevant financial relationship exist.
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