What are the benefits of being part of a national program?
The benefits to starting GBYS are that you will be training parent leaders, incorporating DHH perspectives, and embedding parent/professional collaboration into your EHDI and family support systems. This will increase both the effectiveness of state EHDI Systems and their capacity to serve families. Research acknowledges the role of parent-peer connections, and exposure to adult role models who are deaf or hard of hearing to increase overall parent involvement which has been shown to lead to positive child outcomes. (Eleweke & Rodda, 2000; Jackson, Becker, & Schmitendorf, 2002; Hintermair, 2000; Bodner-Johnson, 2001). Why re-invent the wheel? Hands & Voices has a strong, credible reputation for balanced, sensitive, and meaningful family support. Implementing a program like H&V/GBYS gives your state the advantage of replicating a successful proven model. Plus, when GBYS Parent Guides or DHH Guides fulfill their budget-allotted contact with families, the local Hands & Voices chapter or H
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