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The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind/CDE in collaboration with the Colorado Home Intervention Program, Front Range Community College, Gallaudet University Regional Center, and Colorado Families for Hands and Voices
Presents
The 2001 Colorado Symposium
on Deafness, Language, and Learning
November 9-11th, 2001
Copper Mountain Resort
Copper Mountain, Colorado
"Access in the 21st Century: Issues and Challenges"
10 November 2001
Keynote: Carolyn Stern, MD: Access to Health Care
Abstract: Learn about issues and challenges in the medical field facing all those who support children who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing. In this 75 minute keynote, we will explore access to medical care, learn what to look for in a doctor, and what to expect at the doctor’s office at different ages. Get the best health care for your child who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing!
Breakout Session I
Presenter: Carolyn Stern, MD: Parent to Child and Back
Abstract: There are many challenges for both families and health professionals who support the development of Deaf and Hard of Hearing children.
In this 75 minute session, we will have an in depth discussion while we explore decisions made in the home environment from 0-3 and 3-5 years (early identification), 5-10 years, and 10-19 years of age. We will focus on bonding with your child, healthy relationships and health care, family, social, and educational issues.
http://www.wyrid.org/Confer2001.htm
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