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This podcast episode of Hear Indiana featuring an interview with Abbi DeFord, a Development Associate and Happi Administrator for the organization. The discussion focuses primarily on the Hearing Aid Assistance Program of Indiana (HAPPI), a state-funded cost-participation program that helps families afford hearing devices for children aged three through high school. Deford explains that HAPPI is administered by Hear Indiana as a third party and details the relatively simple application process, the necessary documentation, and the program's income-based cost participation model, noting that the maximum cost to a family is $500 per device. The conversation also touches on Deford's background in the hearing impairment world, her work in fundraising and event planning for the nonprofit, and the importance of family support and follow-up care provided through the HAPPI program.

This week on Amplified, a podcast by Hear Indiana, where host Britton Johnson interviews Kaleigh Calisto, a speech-language pathologist and listening and spoken language specialist. The discussion centers on Calisto’s work with the deaf and hard-of-hearing community, including her professional background and her experience working with various age groups in both in-person and teletherapy settings. A significant portion of the interview is dedicated to Camp Happy Hollow, a summer camp for children with hearing loss that uses a listening and spoken language approach, emphasizing the importance of peer acceptance and social-emotional growth for the campers. Calisto highlights the value of parent coaching in therapy and the successful use of technology, while also noting the challenges of articulation work and listening in noisy environments. Listening and Spoken Language Camp w/Kaleigh Calisto - Episode 6

The podcast episode of Amplified, hosted by Britton Johnson, features an insightful conversation with Hear Indiana CEO Ellyn McCall, detailing her personal and professional journey driven by the organization's mission to educate the audience on the services and support provided to the deaf and hard-of-hearing community in Indiana. McCall explains that her path to leadership was shaped by her son, Seth, who was born a preemie in 2008, confirmed to be profoundly deaf around six weeks old following an auditory brain stem response (ABR) test, and received bilateral cochlear implants at eight months old in early 2009. Recognizing a critical shortage of professionals specializing in listening and spoken language (LSL) to teach children using amplification, McCall shifted her career from general special education, earned a master's degree and Teacher of the Deaf licensure, and began working at Here Indiana (the fifth employee hired), moving through roles such as family and community liaison and clinical director before becoming CEO. Her unique perspective as a parent allowed her to connect with families, assuring them, "I'm never going to ask you to do something that I have not done", and she highlighted two key takeaways from her experience: the importance of maintaining a positive or neutral outlook regarding a child's hearing loss, viewing it as an integral part of them, and the assurance that "it is going to be okay". 

This podcast episode, "Amplified," features a discussion between Britton Johnson, Ellyn McCall from Hear Indiana, and Lindy Powell from St. Joseph Hearing and Speech, focusing on supporting families of deaf and hard-of-hearing children. They highlight the importance of early intervention and hearing technology, such as hearing aids and cochlear implants, emphasizing that consistent use is crucial for brain development. The episode introduces St. Joseph's "Here It Begins" program, designed to simplify the initial steps for families after a diagnosis, and stresses the creation of a language-rich environment through various strategies and consistent language exposure. Finally, the speakers underscore the value of connecting with other families for mentorship and support, citing various resources offered by both organizations.Links:https://sjhearingspeech.org/what-we-do/hear-it-begins.html

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This podcast episode introduces Jenna Connor, a board member for Hear Indiana, who shares her personal connection to the deaf community through her family history. She discusses the mission of Hear Indiana to educate the public on the services and support available for individuals with hearing loss, highlighting the importance of offering choices to families.

This podcast episode from "Amplified" by Hear Indiana features an interview with Dana Feiner, an employee and a Teacher of the Deaf. The discussion centers on the critical role of Teachers of the Deaf in supporting children with hearing loss, particularly in educational settings, and the importance of early intervention and parent coaching. Feiner shares her personal journey into deaf education and explains how Hear Indiana offers various services, including early intervention, school support, reading intervention, and teletherapy, to help these children achieve access to language and educational success. The episode also highlights the challenges and triumphs associated with raising and educating children with hearing loss, emphasizing the need for strong parent-teacher partnerships and advocacy.

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