| Our Mission |
Hands and Voices is dedicated to supporting families with
children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing without a bias
around communication modes or methodology. We're a
parent-driven, non-profit organization providing families
with the resources, networks, and information they need to
improve communication access and educational outcomes
for their children. Our outreach activities,
parent/professional collaboration, and advocacy efforts
are focused on enabling Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
children to reach their highest potential.
children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing without a bias
around communication modes or methodology. We're a
parent-driven, non-profit organization providing families
with the resources, networks, and information they need to
improve communication access and educational outcomes
for their children. Our outreach activities,
parent/professional collaboration, and advocacy efforts
are focused on enabling Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
children to reach their highest potential.
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What works for your child is what makes the choice right.
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| SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY Quota International of Northside Atlanta is offering a $5,000 scholarship for one Deaf or hard of hearing student diagnosed with a moderate to profound hearing loss who plans to attend college for the 2012 – 2013 school year. Applicants should excel academically and be active in extra-curricular activities including, but not limited to, school clubs, community organizations, working and volunteering. The application must be returned to the following address by March 10, 2012. Click here for the application Return completed application in one packet to: Sarah Moore Quota International of Northside Atlanta 6465 Bridgewood Valley Road Sandy Springs, GA 30328 |
DID YOU KNOW…
The Center for Accessible Technology in Sign (CATS) is a joint
project between the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf and the
Georgia Institute of Technology. CATS is dedicated to providing
accessibility to learning via sign language. CATS' goal is to
enhance language, literacy and general world knowledge for deaf
users, particularly children. CATS has been awarded the American
Library Association Grolier Foundation Award, 2004. http://cats.
gatech.edu/
What will you find?:
• The Comprehensive Assessment Test- ASL
• The SMART Sign Dictionary
• CATSoft provides access to software designed with the deaf
learner in mind. You may download, use, copy, and distribute this
software for free. It may not be sold.
• The Electric Language Factory (ELF) provides interactive
activities to promote vocabulary, memory , signed stories, sign
rhymes.
There are tons of children’s activities that are fun, exciting and
language-building…your child can make his/her own cartoon, see
his/her favorite story signed to them, play fun games! Check it out
for yourself! http://cats.gatech.edu/
The Center for Accessible Technology in Sign (CATS) is a joint
project between the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf and the
Georgia Institute of Technology. CATS is dedicated to providing
accessibility to learning via sign language. CATS' goal is to
enhance language, literacy and general world knowledge for deaf
users, particularly children. CATS has been awarded the American
Library Association Grolier Foundation Award, 2004. http://cats.
gatech.edu/
What will you find?:
• The Comprehensive Assessment Test- ASL
• The SMART Sign Dictionary
• CATSoft provides access to software designed with the deaf
learner in mind. You may download, use, copy, and distribute this
software for free. It may not be sold.
• The Electric Language Factory (ELF) provides interactive
activities to promote vocabulary, memory , signed stories, sign
rhymes.
There are tons of children’s activities that are fun, exciting and
language-building…your child can make his/her own cartoon, see
his/her favorite story signed to them, play fun games! Check it out
for yourself! http://cats.gatech.edu/