North Dakota Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program (ND EHDI)

08/28/2026

Journal of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (JEHDI) has just been published. Check out Exploring Speech-Language Pathologists’ Development of Hearing Loss Health Literacy pages 31-44 by Ellie Cooper and Krystal L. Werfel.

Purpose. This qualitative study examined how speech-language pathologists (SLPs) develop hearing loss health literacy through academic training and on-the-job experience. Specifically, it explored SLPs’ perspectives on how graduate coursework and clinical exposure contributed to their readiness to...

08/27/2026

Journal of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (JEHDI) has just been published. Check out Early Childhood Access to Language Acquisition Services in Arizona, pages 1-30, by Kendra Benedict, Wendy Steuerwald, Najwa Ghattas, and Cheryl Johnson

This investigation reviewed existing services and gaps for young children who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) in Arizona and explored community-based approaches to improve access to language development resources. The study was conducted in two phases, each focusing on different approaches for lan...

08/24/2026

Beginning Sign Language Community class is again being offered this fall, starting September 8th-Oct 27. For more information contact Ashley Martin at 701-239-7325 or [email protected]

08/24/2026

The Hands & Voices ASTra Webinar Series is back—and this is a lineup you won’t want to miss --
The ASTra Webinar Series is packed with practical, powerful learning opportunities for anyone supporting deaf and hard of hearing children and their families.
From educational audiology and documentation to learning at home, comprehensive assessments, and preparing for life after high school, these sessions are designed to give you knowledge you can use and tools you can put into action.

https://handsandvoices.org/astra/webinars/

Mark your calendars:
SEPTEMBER 29: The Role of the Educational Audiologist
NOVEMBER 17: From Parent Records to Student Voice: The Power of Documentation
JANUARY 19: Tricks, Tips and Tools for Helping You Learn with Your Child at Home
APRIL 27: Seeing the Whole Child: Comprehensive Assessments for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students
JUNE 15: Essential Strategies for Post-Secondary Education Preparation

Register now and make ASTra part of your advocacy toolkit this year. https://handsandvoices.org/astra/webinars/

08/21/2026

Instructional Session submissions are now open for the 2027 EHDI Conference!

This is a chance to share your expertise, ideas, and experiences with the EHDI community and help create meaningful learning opportunities for professionals and families across the country.

Instructional Session Submission Deadline: September 9, 2026

Instructional Sessions: Monday, March 22 & Thursday, March 25, 2027

2027 EHDI Conference: March 22–25, 2027 | Bellevue, Washington

More Details at https://ehdiconference.org/index.cfm

08/20/2026

🌟 Join Family Voices North Dakota for the 2026 Parent Leadership Institute! 🌟

Are you the parent or family member of a child or youth with a chronic health condition, developmental disability, or medical complexity? This opportunity is for YOU!

The Parent Leadership Institute brings together families from across North Dakota for a weekend of:

✨ Learning about services and supports
✨ Building leadership and advocacy skills
✨ Understanding family-centered care and care coordination
✨ Learning about the legislative process
✨ Connecting with other families and advocates

📅 When: October 2–4, 2026
📍 Where: Verona Bear Creek Lodge, Verona, ND
⏰ Application Deadline: September 25, 2026

Participants must commit to the full weekend. Lodging, meals, travel, and a child care stipend are provided!

You don’t have to travel this journey alone—your voice matters and your story can make a difference!

👉 Apply here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/656JH5Z

📞 Questions? Call 888-522-9654

08/19/2026

Early Intervention Parent Leadership Institute- Join us for a two-day event Sept 10 and 11 in Bismarck, ND to expand your knowledge about Part C/Early Intervention and related systems. Targeted Audience: Experienced Parents, ICC Members, representing families, Parents and caregivers who have or have had a child in Early Intervention and want to lead. Deadline is Sept 1. Contact Sarah Carlson at [email protected]

08/18/2026

If you are uninsured or losing health coverage, we can help navigate your options. Call us at 1-833-545-9448, or visit our website ndcpd.org/ndnavigator, for more information.