National Association of the Deaf
Advocacy opportunity to expose the dominant society that “curing” the deafness is not the ultimate answer. Acceptance is.
The skills I possess that allow me to be an advocate come from years of employment experience in mental health field where I constantly advocated for clients’ right to have full access to communication, especially within the medical field.
Federal Support for Developing Language and Literacy: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children
There is no job position available through this website that interests me; however, there is a potential position I would think GAO would benefit from---a specialist (policy maker or some sort) that focuses on advocating language and literacy developments for deaf and hard of hearing children by promote recognition of Deaf mentor program and early intervention
Department of Human, Health Resource—WV
West Virginia Birth to Three
No job opportunity at this time. This program does not provide Deaf Mentor Program to provide the support to the parents and their children who are deaf or hard of hearing. I would think Deaf Mentor Program greatly benefits all the people who are involved in West Virginia Department of Human Health Resource. There is lack of information on hearing loss in its website.
I have the knowledge and skills that allow me to work with all kinds of people and being a deaf role model for the deaf or hard of hearing children.
Christina,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this information. I will forward it to my friend. Her son is young and she is still absorbing it all. Your inspiration and success will show her that everything is possible for her son.
Hi, Christina,
ReplyDeleteI was born with moderate/severe hearing loss and was forced to "hide" my disability because my family was afraid of any negative stigma with special education. I grew up oral and learned to sign and be a part of deaf culture as an adult. I got what I considered the biggest compliment when I was told I think like a "deaf person" when I shared an incident that occurred in the past when someone asked me if she could pray over my ears. I knew the person meant well and I did not want to hurt her feelings so I allowed it but the whole time I was thinking that I don't need "prayer or healing" because God made me this way and in my heart my deafness is very much a part of who I am and I accept it with a happy heart.
Christina,
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing these resources as they truly do work to help those who are deaf/hard of hearing. I believe you would be a great fit in any of these roles as you are an inspiration to many. You work hard for what you believe in and you work hard to help others. You are a true advocate.