Journey to Sound BeginningsPlanning a Family Conference

Sound Beginnings is supported in part by project 1 H61 MC 00049 01 from the Maternal and Child Health program (Title V, Social Security Act), Health Resources and

Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services.

Planning Committee

Allison Emerson – ParentBrenda Lancaster – ParentKim Sykes – Sound Beginnings

Audiologist/CoordinatorMegan Duncan – Sound

Beginnings Data Manager

Family Selection Process

Letters to Part C NetworksCriteria for Selection

Hearing loss was primary disabilityStatewide representationVaried degrees of hearing loss and

types of amplification

Family Selection Process

Letters to Families from Sound BeginningsLimited time to respondReferenced that current service

provider recommended they attend Required they attend the entire

weekend Invited the entire family including

siblings

Setting the Agenda

Opening Introductions Overview of the Technical

Aspects of Hearing Loss Keynote Speaker Roundtable Sessions

Early Intervention Amplification

Setting the Agenda

Fieldtrip to Pediatric Audiology Center

Family Fun Night Panel on Cochlear Implants Tried and True Tips for Families Family Panel

Family Notebook

Customized Cover for FamilyWelcome LetterAgendaSponsorsFamily Information

Family Notebook

Speaker/Staff BiosAudiology InformationSpeaker HandoutsResourcesEvaluation

Childcare

Childcare providersDelta Zeta SororityGirl Scout TroupFamilies TogetherKDHE Staff

Parent QuestionnaireFood allergiesNap times

Childcare

T-shirtsGroup children by ageNumber of children per childcare

providerActivities

Facilities, Food and Fun

HotelSleeping rooms Childcare rooms Meeting rooms Banquet roomsResource rooms Staging area

Facilities, Food and Fun

FoodKid friendlyNon-allergenicTo-go

FunPlaces to Be, Places to SeeHow do we get there?

Resources For Families

Location RefreshmentsNetworking

Resource Room Materials

Informational ResourcesEHDI ProgramState and National Family SupportOrganizations & AssociationsVendors

Lending LibrariesFM System

Funding And Donations

GrantsFamily Support OutreachEducation

Funding And Donations

Sound Beginnings Family Education Association

Association LetterMonetaryIn-kind services, materials, food,

t-shirts

Funding And Donations

Tell and Ask Everyone Family Support GroupsLocal Audiologist and other ProvidersState OrganizationsFamilyFriends