Deaf Awareness Week 2016

During the last week in September communities across the US and around the world come together to celebrate Deaf Awareness Week (also known as the International Week of the Deaf). It is a time to recognize language, culture, and experiences of deaf and hard of hearing people. During this week many organizations plan events and… Continue Reading Deaf Awareness Week 2016

10 Deaf Awareness Tips for Your Community

Whether it is International Deaf Awareness Week or any week, we think it is important to expose our communities to the language, culture, and experiences of deaf people and their families. This list is designed to empower community members to raise awareness about the Deaf community through fun activities outside or inside your own home.… Continue Reading 10 Deaf Awareness Tips for Your Community

10 Koda Tidbits to Share with New Classmates

Starting off the school year with a new classmates who are not familiar with your multilingual/multicultural household can be challenging; below are some tidbits of information you can share with your new classmates to assist the conversations! Learn more about the questions that kodas are often asked.   Classmates often ask kodas questions about their… Continue Reading 10 Koda Tidbits to Share with New Classmates

KODAheart’s Four Corners Roadtrip Highlights!

  After almost a year of planning, in July 2016 the KODAheart team embarked on “The Four Corners Road Trip,” a month-long trip through the American Southwest that included events and activities in five states. With overstuffed bags and big goals, we climbed into a van and hit the road. The trip took us through major… Continue Reading KODAheart’s Four Corners Roadtrip Highlights!

Elizabeth Peet (1874-1961)

A third generation educator and administrator, Elizabeth Peet was part of a legacy in Deaf education. Her grandfather, Harvey P. Peet served as principal of the New York Institution for 36 years. Her father, Isaac Lewis Peet grew up at the school and, after attending college, returned as an instructor. While teaching, he met Elizabeth’s… Continue Reading Elizabeth Peet (1874-1961)