Free English Literacy Class
RespondBy Longster | Nov.11, 2009 | Filed in: Education, SupportWant to improve your English Skills? Want to be able to read and write better? We can help! Join our fun-filled classes or individual tutoring. We work to meet your schedule! continue »
Does ASL hinder development of English / Literacy?
3 CommentsBy Longster | Oct.15, 2009 | Filed in: Education, News, ResearchFor a long time, I have always wondered about that question. I’m not an educator nor have I ever taught the art of language. I did however receive the research paper from someone who wanted to share continue »
Parents of Deaf & Hard of Hearing Children/Youths
RespondBy Longster | Sep.27, 2009 | Filed in: Education, ResearchThe Seattle Quality of Life Group at the University of Washington is studying the quality of life of children and youth who are deaf or hard of hearing D/HH). Based on interviews with youth (ages 11-18 year) who are D/HH and parents of children (ages 5-10 years), we have created new questionnaires to measures quality of life specifically for children (parent report) and youth (self report) who are D/HH. We need you to help in the development process by completing the questionnaire. continue »
My child is deaf…What do I do?
4 CommentsBy Jay Jackson | Apr.10, 2009 | Filed in: EducationWhen I was in college, I went home to visit my parents for the summer. There, they had a couple who just found out their child was diagnosed with deafness. It was a surprise to them and they turned to the closest people they knew that had been in the same situation. Out of curiosity, I accompanied them on a trip to a nearby town to meet them. continue »