by Paige Stringer | Mar 4, 2012 | audiology, deaf education, global foundation, speech pathology, Vietnam
We wrapped up our week at Children’s Hospital 1 with a Parent Program with about 30 families. I always enjoy these sessions for the palpable energy that comes with talking with parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Judy, Jacque, and Lauri spoke to...
by Paige Stringer | Feb 22, 2012 | audiology, deaf education, speech pathology, US Consulate Vietnam, World Health Organization
Children with hearing loss are under-served and under-represented throughout the world. The World Health Organization reports that hearing loss is one of the most common disabilities globally and yet one of the least supported.There are gaps in hearing health care and...
by Paige Stringer | Feb 9, 2012 | audiology, deaf education, speech pathology, Vietnam
The Global Foundation For Children With Hearing Loss has always been a team effort. We emphasize creating an empowering, open environment where our board of directors, volunteer professionals, global partners, and supporters can contribute their talents to our mission...
by Paige Stringer | Feb 8, 2012 | audiology, deaf education, speech pathology, Vietnam
The bright sun and familiar sights and sounds enveloped me like a warm hug as I made my way out of the airport in Ho Chi Minh City. It is a long flight from the US, but I never fail to get a second wind upon arriving here. The energy of this city is palpable and...
by Paige Stringer | Jan 29, 2012 | audiology, deaf education, hearing loss, speech pathology, Vietnam
We’re on our way to Vietnam for the Global Foundation’s second Mobile Mission. Thanks for checking in. We hope that you’ll ride along with us over the next several weeks as we travel from Saigon to Lai Thieu to Nha Trang on this latest adventure.For...
by Paige Stringer | Jul 23, 2011 | asha, audiology, deaf education, global foundation, hearing loss, speech pathology, Vietnam
As our summer program draws to a close, it is quite remarkable to reflect on all that was accomplished. In the course of four weeks, we trained 87 teachers who represented 38 schools and early intervention centers throughout South Vietnam, provided training and...
