by Paige Stringer | Jan 5, 2013 | audiology, deaf education, developing countries, early intervention, global foundation, hearing loss, inclusive education, nonprofit, teacher training, technology, Vietnam
Our Vietnam Mobile Mission kicked off with a successful Hanoi workshop. This is the first time we have brought the Global Foundation to North Vietnam and the reception here has been wonderful. We were honored to learn that many people here...
by Paige Stringer | Dec 12, 2012 | audiology, deaf education, developing countries, early intervention, global foundation, hearing loss
I went on a canyoning trip in Brazil a few years ago which included a variety of active pursuits such as rappelling down waterfalls, trekking through canyons, and ziplining across landscapes. When it came time for our group to rappel down a large waterfall, I...
by Paige Stringer | Nov 20, 2012 | deaf education, developing countries, early intervention, global foundation, hearing loss, inclusive education, speech pathology, technology, Vietnam
“On behalf of our teachers participating, we would like to say thank you very much for offering us this wonderful opportunity to help our teachers continue to develop their skills and knowledge in working with hearing impaired children……”And...
by Paige Stringer | Oct 29, 2012 | audiology, deaf education, developing countries, early intervention, global foundation, hearing loss, inclusive education, speech pathology
The facts are daunting. The World Health Organization reports that hearing loss is one of the most common disabilities globally, yet one of the least recognized and supported. Gaps in hearing health care and education resources for children with hearing loss are...
by Paige Stringer | Oct 21, 2012 | audiology, deaf education, developing countries, early intervention, global foundation, hearing loss, inclusive education, speech pathology, teacher training, Vietnam
I recently attended a discussion forum that focused on the relationship between non-government organizations and local partners and how best to work together to ensure positive outcomes. I reflected on our own work at the Global Foundation...
by Paige Stringer | Aug 1, 2012 | audiology, deaf education, developing countries, early intervention, global foundation, inclusive education, speech pathology, teacher training, Vietnam, World Health Organization
Our Parent Program has run every night over the course of this past month in Vietnam, splitting between group lectures and individual family consultations. Families have come 30-40 strong to learn strategies and activities they can do at home to foster auditory and...
