Washington Hands & Voices

10/16/2026

Sharing potential summer camp program for highschoolers!

10/16/2026

Yakima!!

Join us for Family Night in Yakima!

We're excited to host a "Fostering Joy" presentation featuring Camille Tree, ASLra Advocate with WA Hands & Voices,and Stephanie Andersen, Family Engagement Specialist.

Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Location: Children's Village, 3801 Kern Rd., Yakima, WA 98902


Complimentary dinner and drinks

Childcare available for children ages birth to 10 years old

ASL and Spanish interpretation provided

All communication modes welcome

RSVP by October 30, 2026: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/5FgB4BQizb

Questions or accommodation requests? Contact Stephanie Andersen at (360) 609-0067 (text) or [email protected]

10/15/2026

Join us for a special Family Night: “Fostering Joy”!

We’re excited to welcome Heather Quackenbush (Guide By Your Side Program Co-Coordinator, Hands & Voices) andApril Bippus (Birth–5 Teacher of the Deaf) for a presentation focused on fostering joy for families with DHH children.

Dinners & drinks provided
Childcare for ages birth–12th grade

Thursday, November 5, 2026
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Washington School for the Deaf
Academic Building/Library
3107 E. Evergreen Blvd

Please RSVP by October 26th
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/qKczT1nYU4

10/14/2026

What's up Wednesday is starting up again soon!

Mark the date! Wednesday, October 26th from 7-8pm

First up- "Community Accommodations!"

See you then!

10/13/2026

It is here! Registration for the 2027 Deaf2Deaf Experience: BizTown is officially open as of today! The deadline will be on Friday, November 13, 2026 at 9pm.

Register here: https://portal.laserfiche.com/l9356/forms/biztown2027

For more info, contact [email protected]
or visit www.cdhy.wa.gov/events/deaf2deaf/

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10/13/2026

10/13/2026

📣 Know your rights. Build your confidence. Strengthen your advocacy!

Join Washington State Hands & Voices for Advocacy Support & Training (ASTra)—a four-session virtual workshop about special education rights for students who are deaf, deaf plus, or hard of hearing. Learn from our ASTra advocates and connect with others!

📅 Sessions 1 & 2: November 5 & 7, 2026
📅 Sessions 3 & 4: November 12 & 14, 2026
🕕 Thursdays: 6:00–8:30 PM
🕘 Saturdays: 9:00–11:30 AM
💻 Online | 🤟 ASL interpreted

Open to Washington parents, caregivers, DHH advocates, early support providers, educators, audiologists, and administrators.

💲 Members: $15 | Guests: $40
✨ Scholarships available—please inquire!

For other accommodations, contact Christine Griffin at [email protected] by October 20, 2026.

👉 Register today! https://tinyurl.com/3jx9budm

10/12/2026

Seattle!
This Saturday! 10/17! Free- registration needed

10/12/2026

Seattle!

Ready to rumble at the Seattle DeafNation Expo on Saturday, October 17, 2026! We’re still welcoming exhibitors and presenters to be part of this full day of booths, conference, and entertainment. Free public admission — register online at DeafNation.com. Big thanks to our amazing event sponsors for making it happen. ZVRS Rylo Sorenson Convo sComm
Joel Barish