Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education

Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education The Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education serves and supports all Hoosier DHH children.

The Center is legislated to promote positive outcomes for all deaf and hard of hearing children through information, services, and education. Posts highlighting and linking to other organization's events and resources are efforts toward that mission. If your organization is interested in sharing information or resources through our page, please contact us at [email protected].

πŸ“šβœ¨ Stories, Signs, & Snacks β€” Tomorrow! βœ¨πŸ“šIt’s not too late to RSVP! We’d love to have you join us for a cozy bilingual ...
06/14/2026

πŸ“šβœ¨ Stories, Signs, & Snacks β€” Tomorrow! βœ¨πŸ“š

It’s not too late to RSVP! We’d love to have you join us for a cozy bilingual (English & ASL) storytime.

πŸ—“οΈ Tomorrow, June 15
⏰ 10:30 AM (EST)
πŸ–₯ On Zoom

Grab a snack, get comfy, and come share a morning of stories and connection. β˜•πŸ’›

πŸ‘‰ Register here: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/AUdqWOeaQtaryDVFFF33Fg

πŸŽ‰ Celebrating Three Years of Service! πŸŽ‰Please join us in celebrating Dr. Griffin Engle, our Early Intervention Audiologi...
06/12/2026

πŸŽ‰ Celebrating Three Years of Service! πŸŽ‰
Please join us in celebrating Dr. Griffin Engle, our Early Intervention Audiologist and the Center’s very own Tech Guru, on his 3-year anniversary with the Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education at the Indiana Department of Health!
Dr. Engle’s technical expertise, passion for early intervention, and commitment to supporting families have made a tremendous impact on our team and the community. We are grateful for the innovation, energy, and dedication brought to the Center every single day.
Thank you, Dr. Engle, for three amazing years β€” and here’s to many more! πŸ’™πŸ’›

πŸŽ‰ Celebrating One Year of Service! πŸŽ‰Please join us in celebrating Dr. Annie Dempsey our fluent Spanish speaking Audiolog...
06/09/2026

πŸŽ‰ Celebrating One Year of Service! πŸŽ‰
Please join us in celebrating Dr. Annie Dempsey our fluent Spanish speaking Audiologist on her 1-year anniversary with the Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education at the Indiana Department of Health!
Dr. Dempsey’s dedication, expertise, and commitment to supporting families and advancing our mission have made a meaningful impact over the past year. We are grateful for the energy, passion, and excellence brought to the Center each day.
Thank you, Dr. Dempsey, for an amazing first year β€” and here’s to many more! πŸ’™πŸ’›

βœ¨πŸ“š June Stories, Signs, and Snacks! πŸ“šβœ¨A new month means a new chance to slow down, connect, and enjoy a warm moment of r...
06/06/2026

βœ¨πŸ“š June Stories, Signs, and Snacks! πŸ“šβœ¨

A new month means a new chance to slow down, connect, and enjoy a warm moment of reading together. Shared stories help build language, imagination, and emotional connection β€” all while having fun. πŸ’›

Join us for our monthly bilingual (English & ASL) storytimeβ€”a cozy, welcoming space to share a story and learn a few signs along the way.

πŸ—“οΈ Monday, June 15, 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM (EST)
πŸ–₯ On Zoom
🧺 Bring a favorite snack, snuggle into your comfiest reading spot, and join us for a morning of stories, signs, and connection. β˜•βœ¨

πŸ‘‰ Register here:

🚨 BIG NEWS from the Indiana Department of Health We’re HIRING an Early Intervention Specialist here at the Center for De...
06/02/2026

🚨 BIG NEWS from the Indiana Department of Health
We’re HIRING an Early Intervention Specialist here at the Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education, and we need YOUR help to spread the word! πŸ™Œ

Do you have a passion for supporting deaf and hard of hearing infants, toddlers, and their families?
Want to make a real, lasting impact through early intervention, family navigation, mentoring, and resource development?

This could be your moment. 🌟

πŸ‘‰ Apply today: https://workforindiana.in.gov/job/Indianapolis-Early-Intervention-Specialist-IN-46205/1394276400/

Please SHARE to help us reach someone who would be perfect for this role! πŸ’™

πŸ“šβœ¨ Stories, Signs, & Snacks β€” Tomorrow! βœ¨πŸ“šIt’s not too late to RSVP! We’d love to have you join us for a cozy bilingual ...
05/17/2026

πŸ“šβœ¨ Stories, Signs, & Snacks β€” Tomorrow! βœ¨πŸ“š

It’s not too late to RSVP! We’d love to have you join us for a cozy bilingual (English & ASL) storytime.

πŸ—“οΈ Tomorrow, May 18th
⏰ 10:30 AM (EST)
πŸ–₯ On Zoom

Grab a snack, get comfy, and come share a morning of stories and connection. β˜•πŸ’›

πŸ‘‰ Register here: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/Z4BVepooTpuduNePlZK9NQ

πŸ“šβœ¨ Monthly Storytime Spotlight! βœ¨πŸ‰At our latest Stories, Signs, & Snacks event, the amazing Julie Henry, one of our CDHH...
05/12/2026

πŸ“šβœ¨ Monthly Storytime Spotlight! βœ¨πŸ‰

At our latest Stories, Signs, & Snacks event, the amazing Julie Henry, one of our CDHHE Network’s Deaf Mentors, brought There’s a Dragon in Your Book to life with warmth, humor, and engaging storytelling!

This playful story invites little ones to use their imaginations and follow along with silly prompts. Julie’s expressive storytelling made the adventure even more fun for everyone who joined us!

πŸŽ₯ Watch the storytime recording here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jzutrp25Ayg

πŸ“– Happy readingβ€”and dragon-taming!
πŸ“… Join us next time for more Stories, Signs, & Snacks fun!

πŸ”— CONNECTION + LEARNING = BUILDING THE FUTURE πŸ”—The latest edition of Connections, the Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearin...
05/09/2026

πŸ”— CONNECTION + LEARNING = BUILDING THE FUTURE πŸ”—

The latest edition of Connections, the Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education newsletter, highlights Indiana’s continued leadership in Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) and the importance of early connection, language access, and family-centered support for deaf and hard of hearing children.

✨ This issue features:
β€’ Highlights from the 25th Annual EHDI Conference
β€’ Early intervention resources for families
β€’ Research supporting early access to services
β€’ Indiana organizations collaborating to strengthen outcomes for children who are deaf and hard of hearing
β€’ Tools and multilingual resources for caregivers navigating communication and language opportunities

Indiana continues building strong partnerships to help children and families thrive through connection, education, and early support.

πŸ”— Read the full newsletter here:
[Connections Newsletter – Volume 11, Issue 4](https://view.subscription.in.gov/?vawpToken=Q2DNEWTSBYNUNJVDQYMY3J7NKU.130015&utm_source=chatgpt.com)

βœ¨πŸ“š May Stories, Signs, and Snacks! πŸ“šβœ¨A new month means a new chance to slow down, connect, and enjoy a warm moment of re...
05/04/2026

βœ¨πŸ“š May Stories, Signs, and Snacks! πŸ“šβœ¨

A new month means a new chance to slow down, connect, and enjoy a warm moment of reading together. Shared stories help build language, imagination, and emotional connection β€” all while having fun. πŸ’›

Join us for our monthly bilingual (English & ASL) storytimeβ€”a cozy, welcoming space to share a story and learn a few signs along the way.

πŸ—“οΈ Monday, May 18, 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM (EST)
πŸ–₯ On Zoom

🧺 Bring a favorite snack, snuggle into your comfiest reading spot, and join us for a morning of stories, signs, and connection. β˜•βœ¨

πŸ‘‰ Register here: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/Z4BVepooTpuduNePlZK9NQ

We are excited to welcome Lesa Paddack to our Center as Family Engagement Specialist. πŸŽ‰Lesa comes to us with many years ...
04/24/2026

We are excited to welcome Lesa Paddack to our Center as Family Engagement Specialist. πŸŽ‰

Lesa comes to us with many years of experience supporting families and providing resources and information related to special education laws and policies with IN*SOURCE and Indiana Department of Education.

We’re excited about the support she will continue to provide in this new role at our Center. ⭐️

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1200 E. 42nd Street Buildlings 1 And 22
Indianapolis, IN
46204

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13172327349

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