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Fact Sheet: Serving Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Center:

DC-Georgetown University Center for Child & Human Development, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2016

Contact Information:

Suzanne Bronheim
[email protected]
202-687-8914

Product Description:

Over 40 million Americans (approximately 20% of the population) are considered deaf or hard of hearing. Thus, one of the key approaches to addressing this significant public health issue is through effective screenings and early intervention practices.Medical professionals and experts advise that the best time for children with hearing loss to receive help is before they are 6 months old. The role of healthcare providers (e.g., primary care physicians) is vital in making sure that children with hearing loss are properly monitored, that appropriate and acceptable services are identified, and that families are equipped with sufficient knowledge in seeking care and support for their children. This fact sheet provides information about the role health care providers can play in supporting children and youth who are deaf and hard of hearing. It contains general information and resources specific to the District of Columbia.

Keyword(s):

deaf, hard of hearing

Product/Publication Type(s):

Pamphlets, Brochures, or Fact sheets

Target Audience:

Professionals

Alternative Format:

To Obtain Copies (URL or Email):

http://dccshcn.org/documents/DCRC_FactSheet_9.pdf

COVID-19 Related Data:

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