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| Hands and Voices is dedicated to supporting families with children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing without a bias around communication modes or methodology. We're a parent-driven, non-profit organization providing families with the resources, networks, and information they need to improve communication access and educational outcomes for their children. Our outreach activities, parent/professional collaboration, and advocacy efforts are focused on enabling Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing children to reach their highest potential. |
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What works for your child is what makes the choice right.
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Let Georgia Hear is a parent-led initiative working towards the goal of securing
insurance coverage for children’s hearing aids in Georgia. Many Georgia families are
unable to provide hearing aids for their children who are deaf or hard of hearing in
order to improve access to their children’s communication. Hearing aids can cost as
much as $6,000 per pair and must be replaced every 3-5 years. This is the equivalent
of roughly $42,000 per child who requires hearing aids before they reach the age of
21 – a hardship for any Georgia family regardless of household income.
As of 2012, 20 other states have passed legislation requiring insurance companies to
cover hearing aids for children. We want Georgia to be the next state to take this
important step! What you can do:
insurance coverage for children’s hearing aids in Georgia. Many Georgia families are
unable to provide hearing aids for their children who are deaf or hard of hearing in
order to improve access to their children’s communication. Hearing aids can cost as
much as $6,000 per pair and must be replaced every 3-5 years. This is the equivalent
of roughly $42,000 per child who requires hearing aids before they reach the age of
21 – a hardship for any Georgia family regardless of household income.
As of 2012, 20 other states have passed legislation requiring insurance companies to
cover hearing aids for children. We want Georgia to be the next state to take this
important step! What you can do:
- Visit the website and sign the petition: www.letgeorgiahear.org;
- Take this parent survey if your child has or has ever needed hearing aids;
- Take 2 minutes to watch and share this video: Let Georgia Hear: Georgia's
Initiative for Children's Hearing Aid Insurance.
Please Note: From time to time Georgia Hands & Voices receives information about events and other items of interest from other sponsoring
organizations that we pass on through our website that we feel might be of interest to our constituency. These events and information may not
necessarily reflect the viewpoint of Hands & Voices, and relies on our membership to deem what is of value to their own interests.
organizations that we pass on through our website that we feel might be of interest to our constituency. These events and information may not
necessarily reflect the viewpoint of Hands & Voices, and relies on our membership to deem what is of value to their own interests.
| Are you coming? Join GA Hands & Voices and GA Bell at the Atlanta Speech School on May 11, 2013 from 1-3pm for a fun opportunity for families with children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and the professionals who support us to come together, connect, make crazy ice cream sundaes and find out what's new in the world of technology to support our kids! RSVP at info@gahandsandvoices.org |