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The Foundation for Hearing and Speech Resources is a private, non-profit, grassroots organization.

Thanks to generous gifts from FHSR to establish and continue to fund key staff positions, children with hearing loss treated at Lurie Children’s and their families receive support from:
• A full-time cochlear implant education coordinator, who serves as an essential advocate for more than 200 children and families each year. By visiting schools and working closely with teaching professionals, the education coordinator helps them develop appropriate goals, therapies and strategies to maximize a child’s success in school.
• A specially-trained social worker, whose services are crucial in helping families cope with the many emotional and practical aspects of raising a child with hearing loss. The social worker helps more than 170 families of newly-diagnosed children and receives nearly 500 referrals from audiologists for assistance every year.
• An audiology technician, who each year assists nearly 1,000 patients and families with hearing aids and frequency modulated (FM) systems. The technician also provides training with FM systems and other assistive listening devices, programs loaner hearing aids and reprograms repaired hearing aids.
• A loaner hearing aid bank of nearly 400 devices, providing crucial support for children undergoing a trial period of amplification while being evaluated for a cochlear implant. Also benefitting are children whose equipment requires repair, for whom going even one day without assisted hearing can present serious challenges.

10/09/2026

Who’s ready for bingo? Our friends at Illinois Hands & Voices Guide By Your Side are hosting their annual bingo fundraiser on Saturday, October 17, in Joliet - and FHSR is proud to be a sponsor!

It’s a fun opportunity to gather with the community while supporting an organization that helps families of children who are deaf and hard of hearing.

Can’t attend in person? You can still join the fun by purchasing tickets for the 50/50 raffle.

We’re always happy to share opportunities that bring families together and strengthen our hearing loss community!

Purchase tickets here: https://pci.jotform.com/ILHVGBYS/BINGO

¿Quién está listo para el bingo? Nuestros amigos de Illinois Hands & Voices organizan su evento anual de recaudación de fondos de bingo el sábado 17 de octubre en Joliet, ¡y FHSR se enorgullece de ser uno de los patrocinadores!

Es una oportunidad divertida para reunirse con la comunidad y, al mismo tiempo, apoyar a una organización que ayuda a las familias de niños sordos y con pérdida auditiva.

¿No puedes asistir en persona? Aún así puedes unirte a la diversión comprando boletos para la rifa 50/50.

¡Siempre nos da mucho gusto compartir oportunidades que unen a las familias y fortalecen a nuestra comunidad de personas con pérdida auditiva!

Puedes comprar boletos aquí:
https://pci.jotform.com/ILHVGBYS/BINGO

10/08/2026

Halloween fun with our friends at Chicago Hearing Society! 🎃

CHS is hosting a Halloween Party for families with Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard of hearing members on Saturday, October 17 from 10 am–12 pm.

Families can enjoy games, crafts, snacks, ASL storytelling, and plenty of opportunities to meet new DHH friends. Costumes are encouraged! 👻

We’re happy to share opportunities like this that bring DHH children and families together in our community!

The event is free with registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe61HIfk0_-iX7kvWVdzLd4nyipudV8qcgtZe13oUZJ2p1eWA/viewform

10/07/2026

Hearing loss doesn’t have to keep kids on the sidelines.

WNBA legend and four-time Olympic gold medalist Tamika Catchings is one of many athletes with hearing loss who has competed at the highest levels of her sport. Her story is a powerful example for young athletes of what’s possible.

From communicating with coaches to keeping hearing devices secure, a little preparation can help kids feel confident, included, and ready to play.

To learn more tips and valuable advice for families and professionals who support children with hearing loss, subscribe to our newsletter:
https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E358461&id=4

10/05/2026

We’re excited to celebrate Dr. Erika A. Knox as FHSR’s 2026 Rising Star!

An audiologist at Rush University Medical Center , Erika is passionate about helping children and families find solutions that meet their individual needs. She also understands the importance of creating connections beyond the clinic, helping families build a supportive community around shared experiences.

Congratulations, Erika, and thank you for all you do!

We look forward to honoring Erika at Rock the Town for Hearing on October 23. Limited tickets are still available - buy yours today to join us in the celebration: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E358461&id=52

10/01/2026

Get ready to Rock the Town for Hearing!

Join FHSR on Friday, October 23, from 7–11 p.m. at Sarabande Chicago for an evening filled with live music, dinner, dancing, cocktails, a silent auction, and plenty of fun.

Best of all, the night supports FHSR programs for children and young adults with hearing loss. A special paddle raise will raise funds for FHSR’s literacy programming.

A special thank-you to our sponsors, Limelight Catering, Thoma Bravo, Electronic Media Technicians Innovations, atproperties, Carlson Integrated, LLC, Cochlear Americas, MED-EL USA, Rush University Medical Center, and Arrowbrook Advisors for helping make this event possible.

Join Us! Register here:
https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E358461&id=52

Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Contact us to learn more:
Email: [email protected]

¡Prepárase para el evento Rock the Town for Hearing!

Los invitamos al evento de FHSR el viernes 23 de octubre, de 7 a 11 p. m., en Sarabande Chicago, para disfrutar de una noche llena de música en vivo, cena, baile, cócteles, una subasta silenciosa y mucha diversión.

Lo mejor de todo es que esta noche apoya los programas de FHSR para niños y adultos jóvenes con pérdida auditiva. Se llevará a cabo una subasta especial para recaudar fondos destinados a los programas de alfabetización de FHSR.

Un agradecimiento especial a nuestros patrocinadores: Limelight Catering, Thoma Bravo, Electronic Media Technicians Innovations, , Carlson Integrated, Cochlear Americas, MED-EL, Rush University Medical Center y Arrowbrook Advisors, por ayudar a hacer posible este evento.

¡Únete a nosotros! Regístrate aquí:
https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E358461&id=52

También hay oportunidades de patrocinio disponibles. Contáctanos para obtener más información:
Correo electrónico:[email protected]

09/29/2026

What a wonderful morning celebrating Hispanic heritage with FHSR, Advanced Bionics, and so many wonderful families at Chiquita Scoops!

From delicious food and music to plenty of smiles and fun, it was a special morning filled with connection and community. We’re grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make the celebration so memorable.

Thank you to Advanced Bionics for partnering with us and to all the families who came out to celebrate!

¡Qué mañana tan maravillosa celebrando la herencia hispana con FHSR, Advanced Bionics y tantas familias maravillosas en Chiquita Scoops!

Entre deliciosa comida, música, muchas sonrisas y diversión, fue una mañana especial llena de convivencia en comunidad. Estamos agradecidos con todos los que nos acompañaron y ayudaron a que la celebración fuera tan memorable.

¡Gracias a Advanced Bionics por colaborar con nosotros y a todas las familias que vinieron a celebrar!

09/25/2026

Families often find FHSR through the experiences shared by others. Your words can help another family discover the support, resources, and community they need.

If you’ve had a positive experience with FHSR or we’ve been part of your family’s journey, we would be grateful if you shared your experience through a Google review.

Your feedback helps families searching for trusted resources learn more about FHSR and the programs we provide for children and young adults with hearing loss. Every review helps our community and our support continue to grow!

Share your experience with FHSR: https://www.google.com/maps/place//@39.7393894,-89.266507,7z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m3!3m2!1s0x2b6ad7b0eebc7eab:0xd477823a1c520ec2!12e1?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDgwNS4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

09/23/2026

Every family’s journey with hearing loss is unique, and sharing those stories helps build connection and community.

In our latest newsletter, FHSR shares Luba’s experience finding support, friendships, and encouragement through FHSR programs and family events.

Luba reminds other families that patience, connection, and community make a difference:

“Our kids are amazing and can do anything!”

Subscribe to the FHSR newsletter to read more stories from families and learn about the resources, programs, and events that bring our community together.

https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E358461&id=4

09/21/2026

Join us this Saturday! Don’t miss a fun-filled morning celebrating Hispanic heritage with FHSR and Advanced Bionics at Chiquita Scoops in Chicago.

From 10 a.m. to noon, families can enjoy food, music, and plenty of fun for children ages 1–8 with hearing loss, cochlear implants, hearing aids, or BAHAs - and their caregivers.

Admission is free, but registration is required.
Register at tinyurl.com/FHSRHH.

We can’t wait to see you there!

¡Acompáñanos este sábado! No te pierdas una mañana llena de diversión celebrando la herencia hispana con FHSR y Advanced Bionics en Chiquita Scoops, en Chicago.

De las 10 a. m. al mediodía, las familias podrán disfrutar de comida, música y mucha diversión para niños de 1 a 8 años con pérdida auditiva, implantes cocleares, audífonos o BAHA, junto con sus cuidadores.

La entrada es gratuita, pero es necesario registrarse.
Regístrate en tinyurl.com/FHSRHH.

¡Tenemos muchas ganas de veros allí!

09/17/2026

For families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH), creating an estate plan can help ensure your wishes for your child’s care and support are honored.

FHSR has resources to help families start these important conversations, including a special webinar with an estate planning expert.

Learn more about planning ahead and creating a lasting legacy of care and support by visiting our website for resources: https://www.fhsr.org/planning-ahead-for-dhh-families/

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