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Project

EHDI Family Support

Center:

VA-Partnership for People with Disabilities, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2026

Contact Information:

Dana Yarbrough
[email protected]
804-828-0352

Project Description:

To provide 1:1 support to families of infants/toddlers diagnosed as deaf/hard of hearing through newborn hearing screenings through the use of parents as 1-3-6 hearing specialists (consultants)survey early intervention programs on EHDI processes Facilitate logistics and planning for a statewide EHDI conference Develop a robust social media presence for families whose babies were identified as deaf/hard of hearing through EHDI

Keyword(s):

Developmental Disabilities, Early Childhood – General, Early Childhood – Newborn Screening, Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults with Special Health Care Needs, Family Support, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Infants, Toddlers, Newborn Hearing

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training, Other Direct/Model Services

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities, Other

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, General Public

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote, Urban, Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State

Funding Source:

Federal