California Hands & Voices

11/09/2025

Ride the Waves into 2026 with Us!
⚠️ Fundraiser Alert ⚠️

Join the annual Hands & Voices New Year Virtual 5K and move your way into the new year — run, walk, roll, hike, bike, or even surf!

Create your own team or join the California Hands & Voices Team — and here’s the best part:
👉 All proceeds from California participants directly support our chapter!

Every registrant receives a soft-style race t-shirt, and the first 400 will get a custom finisher’s medal!
📦 Items ship in December — just in time for the new year.

***See comments for registration link

Not a runner? No problem — donations are always welcome and deeply appreciated! 🙏

11/08/2025

Led by Parents. Lifted by Community. Here’s What We Built Together this Year:
👻Did you catch us last year at the Trunk or Treat?? Face painting and the Mystery Machine in tow! 🎃

11/07/2025

These meetings are always FREE and everyone is welcome.
This will be an especially important meeting!!

O.U.R. Children's Safety Project ZOOM MEETING!

Nov 11th 2025 at 9 am PT / 10 am MT / 11 am CT / noon ET
What Do We Know About ACES, including Bullying for Children who are DHH? with Alyson Ward, Ph.D.

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and bullying can lead to psychological distress, causing both short- and long-term health and mental health problems. Children with special healthcare needs (CSHCN), including those who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH), face a higher risk of ACEs and bullying, which can affect their well-being. The presented study will provide important insights into ACEs and bullying for children who are DHH, DHH+CSHCN, and CSHCN using data derived from the National Survey of Children’s Health. It will also highlight how social factors influence these challenges. These findings can help shape more effective prevention and support strategies, as well as public policies, to enhance the health and well-being of these children.

Join us this Veterans Day for this presentation and discussion.

Please Register Here:
https://handsandvoices.org/registrations/our/index.html

What are ACEs ?
https://www.cdc.gov/aces/about/index.html

What is considered bullying? And, What is its prevalence in the US?
https://www.stopbullying.gov/prevention/assess-bullying

Hats off to Nebraska Hands & Voices for this image and description.

11/06/2025

Led by Parents. Lifted by Community. Here’s What We Built Together this Year:
🍿🍿Who joined us in Oakland for our Lego Movie matinee featuring captions and ASL interpreters? 🍿🍿

11/06/2025

🔍 Curious about the latest research involving DHH children and their families? Hands & Voices invites you to explore research and survey opportunities focused on children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and their families. Learn about studies shaping hearing healthcare, language access, technology, and more!

👉 Learn more in the comments

*Unless otherwise noted, Hands & Voices does not necessarily promote the goals and objectives of listed research/survey opportunities and participants are advised to clarify any questions/concerns prior to participation with contacts listed for each research/survey opportunity.

11/06/2025

✨ Welcome to the journey!

Are you navigating life with a newly identified child who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing? You’re not alone. Hands & Voices is here – founded by parents, for parents – and ready to walk alongside you.

Here are a few key resources:
Off to a Great Start!
Parent Tipsheets
Virtual Waiting Room
and more 💙

Hands & Voices is a parent driven, non-profit organization dedicated to providing unbiased support to families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing

11/03/2025

📬 California Hands & Voices Members! Keep an eye on your mailbox — the latest print edition of the Hands & Voices Communicator newspaper is arriving this week!

Inside, you’ll find incredible stories from our very own community, including: "Never Give Up" by current ASTra Advocate Myra Cullum and "Open Captions: Yes, Access!" by the past ASTra Coordinator Johanna Wonderfuly. Plus many more inspiring articles across this 16-page issue that celebrate and support families of DHH children.

💛 Want to share your story in a future edition? We’ll drop the submission link in the comments. Not a member yet? We’ll share that link too — we’d love for you to join our community!

11/03/2025

California Hands & Voices uplifts families raising children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing—celebrating every journey, honoring every identity, and advocating for equity across the state. We’re a movement for connection and belonging.

10/31/2025

Hope you can join us on Tuesday, Nov 11th for a presentation and discussion with Alyson Ward, PhD at the O.U.R. Children's Safety Project. All are invited!

Register at the QR code or here: https://www.handsandvoices.org/registrations/our/index.html