Resource Toolbox
Many resources have been developed since the inception of the FL3. On this page you can find all of the materials arranged by topical area. For more in-depth information on each of the topics please explore each subject’s section. Be sure to check out the webinar/trainings page for additional learning opportunities. If you have any questions or comments about these resources, please contact us at fl3@handsandvoices.org
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility
Advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility Guidelines
These guidelines provide background and examples of the value of diverse lived experiences and then culminates in an ever-evolving plan for H&V/FL3 to carry out its mission for the benefit of all children who are DHH and their families. Whether you represent a pro¬gram, community organization, or are a parent leader, the resources we have packaged will help you build a better understanding of the needs of underserved and underrepresented communities. By focusing on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility we can do our part to transform our community for all families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Please don’t hesitate to submit a Technical Assistance (TA) request through our online portal if you need support in implementing any suggestions included in the Guidelines or have any questions. Our FL3 team is here to support your Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts!
D/HH Involvement
Guidelines for Establishing and Maintaining D/HH Mentor / Guide / Role Model Programs
These guidelines are intended to offer suggestions for EHDI systems and Family-Based Organizations as recommended practices in provision of D/HH mentor/guide/role model support to families/children.
Tips for parents/caregivers to apply simple changes in their routines and the child’s environment to maximize language access.
This guidance includes tips for EHDI System Leaders to consider when recruiting, onboarding, and facilitating learning communities and advisory boards that include parents/caregivers and adults who are D/HH.
This guide is intended to offer suggestions for EHDI systems and Family-Based Organizations to share information about the positive aspects of connecting families with deaf and hard of hearing adults and community members. It describes several ways systems can provide and facilitate these connections.
This presentation includes information about characteristics of effective D/HH leaders and practices and services that support integration of D/HH Leaders in EHDI Systems.
Language/Literacy/Social and Emotional Development
Developmental Milestones
A Guide to understanding and using developmental milestone checklists written by the FL3 Scientific Language and Literacy Advisory Board of 2017-2020.
Parent Tip Sheets
Eight different, one page, printable, Tip Sheets created for parents and caretakers of children who are deaf or hard of hearing (D/HH) to use with the support of an Early Intervention provider with experience working with children who are D/HH. The easy to use Tip Sheets cover these eight omportant topics: Language Phonology, Language Systems and Morphology, Early Literacy Development, Cognitive Development, Visual Language Development, Social Emotional Development, Language Semantics and Language Pragmatics. More Info...
This presentation includes information about the history and purpose of the Hands & Voices Fostering Joy Project.
Bridge to Preschool: EHDI Foundations Leading to Success (Presentation at 2019 Annual EHDI Meeting)
This presentation includes information about considerations of the EHDI System’s role in transition from Early Intervention (Part C) to school services (Part B) and the need for seamless transition for families.
Family-to-Family Support
The Guidelines are designed as a resource for those interested in the implementation of high quality, sustainable parent-to-parent support unique for parents who have children who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing (D/HH)
Checklist: Program Implementation of Unbiased Support for Families with D/HH Children
This checklist can be used as a tool to conduct a review of a family support program’s implementation of unbiased support to families in order to develop a plan to address areas of need / improvement.
A Case for Direct Referrals to Parent-to-Parent Support Programs
This document provides guidance to EHDI system stakeholders including but not limited to; state/territory EHDI programs and family-led parent-to-parent support programs to increase the number of families who are offered parent-to-parent support, including those from underrepresented populations, by the process of providing direct referrals.
Parent Event Guide For Families with Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Providing occasions where families can engage with other parents/caregivers to exchange experiences while learning information helpful to their child’s development can be affirming and empowering. This guide provides comprehensive considerations for family event planning.
Revised 2022
Intro to Hands & Voices Guide By Your Side (Presentation at 2019 Annual EHDI Meeting)
A presentation that includes information about the foundational values, goals, training content, and implementation of the Hands & Voices Guide By Your Side Program.
This presentation summarizes the FL3 2018 Needs Assessment findings and identified gaps found in the supports and resources provided to families.
This presentation uses findings from the FL3 2018 Needs Assessment to highlight types of supports families wished they had when their child was diagnosed and what the optimal timing would be to receive those supports.
A presentation from an interactive workshop that explored the breadth and depth of the types of supports that families can benefit from and defined the quality of supports they should experience.
Family Leadership
Hands & Voices Leadership to Leadership Program (Presentation at 2019 Annual EHDI Meeting)
This presentation shares the domains, components, and design of the Hands & Voices Leadership to Leadership (L2L) Program.
The Accidental Leader (Presentation at 2019 Annual EHDI Meeting)
A presentation about the concept of ordinary people embracing the aspects of leadership in their everyday lives and work they do.
Guidance that includes tips for EHDI System leaders to consider when recruiting, onboarding, and facilitating learning communities and advisory boards that include parents/caregivers and adults who are D/HH.
Community Code of Kindness Position Statement
Community Code of Kindness Position Statement
Several organizations helped to create and adopt the following collaborative interactions for our national partnerships. We take individual and organizational responsibility for adding value and contributing to the ethical success of this grassroots kindness movement. We accept the personal and organizational commitment to advocate for these agreements by engaging in activities that enhance and spread kindness and compassion.
Leadership Tips
Quiet Leadership: It’s Not an Oxymoron (Presentation at 2019 H&V Leadership Conference)
This presentation explores the characteristics of introverts, strategies to actively engage introverts in group settings, and benefits of having introverts on leadership teams.
A presentation that includes reinforcements for parent engagement and methods and tools used by parent leaders from three different states that led to systems change.