by Paige Stringer | Jul 15, 2011 | audiology, deaf education, global foundation, speech pathology, Vietnam
We arrived at the center at 7:30 this morning to a large group of families waiting for us. Little girls in brightly colored dresses and boys in neatly pressed pants played with each other in the school yard while their moms and dads sat with tired eyes on benches...
by Paige Stringer | Jul 14, 2011 | audiology, deaf education, global foundation, hearing loss, speech pathology
Many of the families taking part in the audiology and therapy consults that I blogged about in my last post live 400-800 km away. They are making the long trip to our program here by motorbike or public transportation — often overnight – to spend time with our...
by Paige Stringer | Jul 13, 2011 | audiology, deaf education, global foundation, speech pathology, Vietnam
“Yeah!” The three-year-old girl cheered loudly each time she heard the pure tone through the audiology headphones. She would then enthusiastically drop the audiometry toy into the bucket with an extra punch. Moments like these put me in a good mood very fast.We...
by Paige Stringer | Jul 10, 2011 | audiology, deaf education, global foundation, speech pathology, Vietnam
Last year, I wrote an article for the ASHA Leader titled “The Ripple Effect of a Powerful Idea” in which I explained the goal of our Vietnam program is to empower teachers, professionals, and families with knowledge that they can then share with each...
by Paige Stringer | Jul 7, 2011 | audiology, deaf education, global foundation, speech pathology, Vietnam
We were invited to share our work at the US Consulate General of Vietnam today. I first met Kit, the Consulate PIO, when our program here in Vietnam was just getting started. We became fast friends, meeting several times during my trips here to talk about our work and...
by Paige Stringer | Jul 5, 2011 | audiology, deaf education, global foundation, Vietnam
The Level 1 participants started arriving early this morning, some by motorbikes three to a seat packed to the gills with personal effects. Others came by bus and made the last stretch of the journey on foot laden down with suitcases and bags. This group of teachers...
