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Copyright 2008©Miami Valley Regional Center
Website created by FAL Services, LLC
Website created by FAL Services, LLC
Hearing Intervention Services
We serve students who are deaf or hard of hearing from age 3 to 21 enrolled in school programs. We provide services to students based on their IEP (Individualized Education Plan).
Who Are We?
Field Trips
Referral Information
Helpful Links and Other Resources
Families Like Yours Information
Captioned Movie Information
Workshops
Contact Information
Who Are We?
We serve students who are deaf or hard of hearing from age 3 to 21 enrolled in school programs. We provide services to students based on their IEP (Individualized Education Plan).
Who Are We?
Field Trips
Referral Information
Helpful Links and Other Resources
Families Like Yours Information
Captioned Movie Information
Workshops
Contact Information
Who Are We?
| · | Pat Skidmore - Hi! I’m an educational audiologist and I wear lots of different hats here for Hearing Intervention. In addition to the regular audiology stuff (checking hearing aids, cochlear implant, FM systems) I also provide auditory therapy for cochlear implant habilitation. I work with lots of teachers and school staff to figure out how to best educate students with a hearing loss. |
| · | Vicki Wade - Greetings! I am also an educational audiologist and like Pat wear many hats for Hearing Intervention. I joined the staff here at the Regional Center 2 years ago. I bring to the staff lots of clinical audiology background (hearing aids, cochlear implants, and FM systems) and work daily to help bridge the gaps that can form between a child’s private audiology/therapy facility and their school. |
| · | Lauren Strittmatter - I am a recent graduate of Bowling Green State University and work as a teacher of the deaf and hard-of-hearing here at the Regional Center. My main role is working directly with students on specific academic goals and content material. The students I work with range in age and language modalities. |
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Field Trips
Each year Hearing Intervention Services likes to bring students, interpreters and families together for an afternoon get-away. It is a time when everyone can relax and enjoy the day for social/cultural/lingual interaction in a comfortable environment.
In the past, field trips have included trips to the YMCA, an Animal Clinic, a Theater, a Historical Farm, and Community Services for the Deaf (just to name a few). We are open to new ideas, so feel free to let us know of any creative and educational opportunities for the kids!
Field Trips
Each year Hearing Intervention Services likes to bring students, interpreters and families together for an afternoon get-away. It is a time when everyone can relax and enjoy the day for social/cultural/lingual interaction in a comfortable environment.
In the past, field trips have included trips to the YMCA, an Animal Clinic, a Theater, a Historical Farm, and Community Services for the Deaf (just to name a few). We are open to new ideas, so feel free to let us know of any creative and educational opportunities for the kids!
| · | Fulton Farms |
| · | Winter Wonderland |
| · | Captioned Movie |
| · | YMCA |
Watch this space for information about upcoming field trips!
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Referral Information and Download
Watch this space for downloadable referral forms!
Referrals to Hearing Intervention Services must come from the local school district. For referral information, please call the Miami Valley Regional Center at (937) 236-9965 and ask for Bridget Campbell. For more information of if you have questions about the referral process, please contact Pat, Lauren, Vicki, or Heather.
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Helpful Links and Other Resources
Below you will find a list of links that we have found helpful. We have included a brief description of each link to help you in your search. *
* The views and opinions expressed within these websites do not necessarily reflect those of the Miami Valley Regional Center or their employees.
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Referral Information and Download
Watch this space for downloadable referral forms!
Referrals to Hearing Intervention Services must come from the local school district. For referral information, please call the Miami Valley Regional Center at (937) 236-9965 and ask for Bridget Campbell. For more information of if you have questions about the referral process, please contact Pat, Lauren, Vicki, or Heather.
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Helpful Links and Other Resources
Below you will find a list of links that we have found helpful. We have included a brief description of each link to help you in your search. *
* The views and opinions expressed within these websites do not necessarily reflect those of the Miami Valley Regional Center or their employees.
| · | ODE - Ohio Department of Education; Gives information on news, events, and topics related to the education of children in Ohio schools. www.ode.state.oh.us |
| · | ASDC - American Society for Deaf Children; www.deafchildren.org/home/home.html |
| · | Harris Communications - Offers products for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. Products range from CD's and books to wireless pagers and assistive listening devices. www.harriscomm.com |
| · | CSD - Community Services for the Deaf; Watch this space for a future website link! |
| · | NIDCD - National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders; www.nidcd.nih.gov |
| · | AGBell - www.agbell.org |
| · | Beginnings - This is a nonprofit group based in North Carolina, but it has GREAT information! www.beginningssvcs.com |
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Families Like Yours
Communicating with others just like you is helpful for any parent. Hopefully, you will find this as a useful support/communication tool to keep you connected to others in your area. These are links to websites designed by families like yours! *
* The views and opinions expressed within these websites do not necessarily reflect those of the Miami Valley Regional Center or their employees.
Families Like Yours
Communicating with others just like you is helpful for any parent. Hopefully, you will find this as a useful support/communication tool to keep you connected to others in your area. These are links to websites designed by families like yours! *
* The views and opinions expressed within these websites do not necessarily reflect those of the Miami Valley Regional Center or their employees.
| · | Listen-Up Web - This GREAT website is maintained by a parent of a deaf child. If you are looking for a resource for working with your child, this is a great place to start! They also maintain a listserv for parents of deaf children. www.listen-up.org |
| · | AGBell - Listed in the Resources section, AGBell also has a parent resources section. www.agbell.org |
| · | Hands and Voices - www.handsandvoices.org |
| · | Beginnings - This is a nonprofit group based in North Carolina, but it has GREAT information! www.beginningssvcs.com |
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Captioned Movie Information
There are two local movie theaters that offer open-captioned movies on a scheduled, weekly basis, the Regal in Beavercreek and Showcase Huber Heights. Below please find the links for each theater as well as a link to an advocacy group that lists theaters around the country offering open-captioned movies.
Captioned Movie Information
There are two local movie theaters that offer open-captioned movies on a scheduled, weekly basis, the Regal in Beavercreek and Showcase Huber Heights. Below please find the links for each theater as well as a link to an advocacy group that lists theaters around the country offering open-captioned movies.
| · | Insight Cinema - www.insightcinema.org |
| · | Showcase Cinemas - www.showcasecinemas.com/home.asp |
| · | Regal Cinemas - www.regalcinemas.com |
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Workshops
We are always on the lookout for continuing education opportunities for parents, teachers and kids! Check this site often for the latest in what we’ve found! If you would like more information about any of these learning opportunities, please contact Pat, Lauren or Vicki.
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Contact Information
Feel free to contact us! We always look forward to working with parents, teachers, and staff in the quest to help meet our students' needs. Our door is always open for you!
Pat Skidmore
Office - (937) 236-9965
Cell - (937) 287-8534
Email - Patricia.Skidmore@mcesc.org
Vicki Wade
Office - (937) 236-9965
Cell - (937) 287-8507
Email - Vicki.Wade@mcesc.org
Lauren Strittmatter
Office - (937) 236-9965
Cell - (937) 287-8528
Email - Lauren.Strittmatter@mcesc.org
Heather Cooper
Office - (937) 236-9965
Cell - (937) 287-8517
Email - Heather.Cooper@mcesc.org
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Workshops
We are always on the lookout for continuing education opportunities for parents, teachers and kids! Check this site often for the latest in what we’ve found! If you would like more information about any of these learning opportunities, please contact Pat, Lauren or Vicki.
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Contact Information
Feel free to contact us! We always look forward to working with parents, teachers, and staff in the quest to help meet our students' needs. Our door is always open for you!
Pat Skidmore
Office - (937) 236-9965
Cell - (937) 287-8534
Email - Patricia.Skidmore@mcesc.org
Vicki Wade
Office - (937) 236-9965
Cell - (937) 287-8507
Email - Vicki.Wade@mcesc.org
Lauren Strittmatter
Office - (937) 236-9965
Cell - (937) 287-8528
Email - Lauren.Strittmatter@mcesc.org
Heather Cooper
Office - (937) 236-9965
Cell - (937) 287-8517
Email - Heather.Cooper@mcesc.org
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