by Paige Stringer | Apr 23, 2012 | audiology, deaf education, early intervention, global foundation, hearing loss, inclusive education, teacher training, Vietnam
The Global Foundation For Children With Hearing Loss is celebrating its 3-year anniversary this month. It has been a wonderful journey. We are grateful to everyone who has followed our work and the people and organizations that...
by Paige Stringer | Mar 14, 2012 | audiology, deaf education, global foundation, speech pathology, Vietnam
Nha Trang’s fresh ocean air and laid-back vibe has been a welcome change for our team after two busy weeks, first in the heart of the city and then out in the rural countryside.Nha Trang doesn’t have much in the way of support for children with hearing...
by Paige Stringer | Mar 11, 2012 | audiology, deaf education, global foundation, speech pathology, Vietnam
If I had to point to one constant across my 2.5 years managing the Global Foundation’s work, it is that a parent’s love for their child is universal. No words are necessary to innately understand and appreciate parental concern no matter where in the world...
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 29, 2012 | audiology, deaf education, early intervention, Vietnam
It has been a real treat to sit in and listen to the sessions that our team has been leading this week. The topics covered across the different rooms fit together like a puzzle and our team’s enthusiasm for sharing their knowledge has been lending a real energy...
by Paige Stringer | Feb 27, 2012 | audiology, deaf education, Vietnam
Eight months of planning came to a head today as we kicked off our Mobile Mission with our first stop at Children’s Hospital 1 in Ho Chi Minh City. Lauri Nelson, Jacque Patton, Judy Simser, Lea Watson, and Jim Watson will be training 20 medical professionals, 25...
