California Family Resource Centers | Michael D. Eisner College of Education | Department of Special Education | Deaf Studies Department | National Center on Deafness

Deaf Education And Families Project

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"Seeing the tiny hands of my baby telling me she wanted her milk will always be my most precious memory."

A mom's memory when talking to one of our family support providers.

We provide Empowerment for families with children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing so they can receive the most effective services and their children can enjoy the greatest educational opportunities resulting in productive and enriched lives.

Parent Mentor Irma Sanchez FEATURED on El Coffee Break
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Programs

    • American Sign Language Classes for families
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    • FAMILY FUN DAY!! Next up: June 2 Nature Walkmore >
    • Parent Links BLOG more >
    • NEW from Calif Dept of Education: Resource Guide for Families with DHH Children and Position Statement on Access to Language for DHH Children more >
    • Video about DEAF Project ON YOUTUBE more >
    • THROUGH YOUR CHILD'S EYES: ASL DVD more >
  • Featured Articles: Grace Under Pressure.
    By Zack Román. An article written from a father's perspective about the birth of his daughter with Stickler Syndrome. AND Too Young For Language??
  • Deaf Latinos on Facebook!! more >

We believe...

  • Deaf and Hard of Hearing children can accomplish anything!
  • Families are the key to any child's accomplishments.
  • Diversity of culture and language should be celebrated and shared within families.
  • Parent-to-Parent support is your greatest resource.
  • Deaf role models are an important part of the Deaf child's identity and development.
  • Parents need opportunities to have positive experiences with Deaf adults.

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