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Project

NCHAM HRSA EHDI

Center:

UT-Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2026

Contact Information:

Karl White
[email protected]
435-797-3013

Project Description:

The National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management (NCHAM) at Utah State University provides support to Early Hearing Detection and Intervention, (EHDI) programs throughout the United States. NCHAM helps EHDI programs ensure that children who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) are identified through newborn, infant, and early childhood hearing screening and receive the diagnostic and early intervention services they need. To achieve these aims, NCHAM provides programs and professionals with: Technical assistance Training Access to information about evidence-based practices Partnership opportunities with national EHDI systems of care organizations and other key stakeholders, including those that represent and/ or serve families with children who are DHH

Keyword(s):

Early Childhood – General, Heritable Disorders (excluding sickle cell), Early Childhood – Newborn Screening, Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults with Special Health Care Needs, Telehealth

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Family Members/Caregivers, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Another State, State, National

Funding Source:

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

1100 Wayne Avenue, Suite 1000 Silver Spring, MD 20910

Mailing address:
PO Box 8787
Silver Spring, MD 20907-8787