Today In History: LSL Trivia

On Jan. 25, 1915, Alexander Graham Bell, made the first transcontinental telephone call from New York to Thomas Watson in San Francisco over a 3,400-mile wire. 

Years earlier in 1876, at the age of 29 Bell is widely credited with the revolutionary invention of the telephone a device that turned sound into electricity then back into sound. 

In 1956, the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf was developed, with the aim to “help with aspects of living with hearing loss such as early diagnosis in children and providing resources to parents who wish their children to learn speech (and speech-reading/lip-reading) in order to ‘thrive in mainstream society’.”

We have come a long way and today as LSL makes it possible for children who are deaf or hard of hearing to learn to listen and talk, which powers language, literacy, and lifetime success.

Oprah Winfrey said, “To move forward you have to give back.”

 
How are you planning to give back in 2018? 

A Visit To The Volta Bureau. Washington D.C. AG BELL Association

Enjoyed an evening connecting with friends at “A Night in Georgetown” hosted at the historic Volta Bureau for AGBell Listening and Spoken Language Symposium attendees.

The Volta Bureau

GET IN THE GAME - AG Bell 2017 LSLS Symposium

Hope to see you a month from today! 

July 1st 10:00 AM.

 AG Bell 2017 LSLS Symposium in D.C.

Auditory Verbal Graduate Earned the Rank of Eagle Scout

Mat, may the high goals and ideals 

which led to this special honor 

continue to inspire you in years ahead.

Help me congratulations Mat, one of my AV graduates who earned the rank of Eagle Scout this week. He began AV therapy at about 8 months old and received services through middle school. Today, he is a junior in high school, a high achiever, a leader and a spoken language superstar. Mat is looking at universities with the inspiration to become a research audiologist.

Auditory Verbal therapy made it possible for Mat to learn to listen, talk with clear and natural speech, develop spoken language, excellent literacy, and academic skills. He hears with a cochlear implant.

Mat and his Mom. - His biggest advocate and teacher

Eagle Scout is the highest achievement or rank attainable in the Boy Scouts of America. 

After 16 years we are still great friends!

Mat attended the 2016 A.G. Bell's LOFT (Leadership Opportunities for Teens) program

 this past summer in Denver. 

Mat is front and center wearing the white and yellow. 

Role Models and Celebrities at AGBELL 2016 in Denver, Colorado

Great role models, friendly celebrity stars atAGBELL 2016 Convention in Denver last week. #‎AGBELL2016‬. 

I enjoyed meeting and chatting with ‪#‎JonathanHutcherson‬ and his delightful Mom who competed in the 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee, ‪#‎BrickReilly‬ a contestant on the 'American Gladiators', Season 2 and our own  ‪#‎CEO‬ Emilio,‪#‎NinaPoersch‬ on the 2015 cast of 'Survivor' and #JonathanHutcherson contestant in The Voice, Season 10, Team Pharrell. ‪#‎HearandTalk‬

Our AV Stars and the Celebrities 

INSPIRATION STATIONS AG Bell 2016

INSPIRING OTHERS TO DO GREAT WORK

Stop by and visit my Inspiration Station

on Saturday, July 2nd

 4:45 to 5:45 

at the AG Bell Convention 2016, in Denver

“Inspiration Station” Presenters will share an idea, activity, or materials that they have used to develop listening and spoken language therapy and in auditory rehabilitation. Attendees will flow through the room of table presentations. Join in the energy! Join in the fun!

Check back as the Game Changer Downloads 

will be posted after the convention in July.

Help AG Bell tell everyone that deaf people can hear and speak!

What if you were born deaf?                         What if your child was? Dear Friend, Think about a world where the general public understands that nearly every child with hearing loss can learn to listen and talk. Did you know that most deaf children - more than 95 percent - are born to parents with typical hearing, and close to 90 percent of those parents are choosing listening and spoken language for their child? Deaf children growing up now have unprecedented opportunities to develop listening and spoken language, thanks to newborn screening, early identification and intervention, and the latest technology, such as advanced hearing aids and cochlear implants. The voices of our children with hearing loss tell their own story. AG Bell recently asked parents, children and adults, "What if you were born deaf?" In videos available on the AG Bell YouTube channel, families shared the remarkable abilities of deaf children today - making music, singing songs, and participating fully in sports and theater using speech and hearing.  Every day, AG Bell works to dispel myths about deafness and spread the word that children who are deaf can hear and talk. They can become part of the larger world and share in the great treasures of sound. AG Bell uses timeless guiding principles to ensure that deafness doesn't mean a world of silence. Empowering and Respectful. We empower families to make informed choices, respect their decisions and value the contributions of people who are deaf and hard of hearing.  Forward-Thinking and Innovative. We value our heritage and history, while adapting to the changing environment, and promoting access to technology.  Inclusive and Supportive. AG Bell provides a welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment for children and adults who are deaf and hard of hearing, their families and the professionals that work with them. Dependable and Knowledgeable. AG Bell has built a reputation of providing evidence-based, reliable and accurate information about listening and spoken language. You make our vision possible. Your contribution helps us continue to share the great news with the general public that people who are deaf and hard of hearing can listen and use spoken language. This holiday season, help AG Bell tell everyone that deaf people can hear and speak! P.S. Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, your gift will be matched dollar for dollar if you make your pledge now and fulfill it in 2016!