Michigan Hands & Voices

06/04/2026

New webinars now available! 🎬 We just dropped four brand-new webinars on our YouTube channel, covering everything from summer camp adventures and reading tips to building socialization and language-rich environments for DHH youth.

Check out the Michigan Hands & Voices page and start watching today! 🤟✨

ReadySetRead

06/01/2026

School is (almost) out, the sun is shining, and our Summer Park Meetups are officially kicking off!

Whether your child uses ASL, listening and spoken language, cued speech, or a combination of everything, all families with Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf Plus children are welcome. and siblings are always welcome! Come out for a time of play, laughter, and community.

Where to find us this summer (so far):
📍 Avondale Park in Wayne - June 6th at 10AM
📍 Huizenga Park in Zeeland - June 11th at 6PM
📍 Jaycee Park in Grand Ledge - June 29th at 4:30PM
📍 More coming soon!

Tag a friend who should come with you, and let’s kick off summer the right way! 👇

MichiganSummers

06/01/2026

What a night! 🧠✨

We are thrilled to announce that this year’s Trivia Night (held in April) raised nearly $17,000 for Michigan Hands & Voices!

A huge thank you to our generous sponsors, our brilliant (and competitive!) attendees, our dedicated volunteers, and our hard-working planning committee. You all made this night a massive success!

Because of you, we can continue providing vital support and resources to families of Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf Plus children across Michigan. Thank you for being part of our village! 🤟❤️

04/25/2026

We’re so close—only $595 away from reaching our $20,000 fundraising goal! 🎉

After an incredible Annual Trivia Night, we fell just short—but with your help, we can still get there!

And the clock is ticking—we have just 5 days left to reach our goal before the end of the month.

Every dollar brings us closer to supporting families with children who are Deaf, DeafBlind, or Hard of Hearing—providing vital resources, connection, and opportunities that truly make a difference.

If you’ve been thinking about giving, now is the moment. Your support—no matter the amount—can help us cross the finish line and continue this important work.

💙 Donate if you can
💙 Share this post to spread the word
💙 Help us reach our goal together

Let’s finish strong and make an impact for these amazing families!

TRIVIA NIGHT STARS & SILENT AUCTION ITEMS

04/19/2026

We had a great time at our Trivia Night & Silent Auction event tonight. Thank you to everyone that came out tonight!

We are SO close to reaching our fundraising goal, just $800 away! If you weren’t able make it tonight but still want to help us reach our goal, please follow the link below.

TRIVIA NIGHT STARS & SILENT AUCTION ITEMS

04/17/2026

We are gearing up for our Trivia Night & Silent Auction event tomorrow!

We are $3,500 away from our $20,000 fundraising goal! If you are unable to attend but still want to help us reach our goal, please donate at the link below:

TRIVIA NIGHT STARS & SILENT AUCTION ITEMS

03/19/2026

It’s Trivia Thursday with Michigan Hands & Voices!
Here’s today’s question:

❔ American Sign Language (ASL) is most closely related to the sign language of which country?

A. Great Britain
B. Australia
C. France
D. Canada

✨ The answer will be posted tomorrow!

If you’ve been enjoying our trivia questions, you’ll definitely want to join us for our Trivia Night & Silent Auction on April 18th at Meadowbrook Church in Novi. It will be a fun-filled evening of friendly competition, community connection, and meaningful impact — plus a silent auction featuring artwork from Deaf artists in our community.

Don’t miss this opportunity to support Michigan Hands & Voices, celebrate the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community, and enjoy a memorable night out.

Register here: https://www.mihandsandvoices.org/event-details/trivia-night-silent-auction

03/16/2026

If you guessed B in last week’s Trivia Thursday, you were correct! 🎉

Did you know 90% of Deaf children are born to hearing parents? Many families are learning about hearing loss, communication options, and resources for the very first time.

That’s why Michigan Hands & Voices is so important. This parent-driven nonprofit supports families of children who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind by providing resources, advocacy, and programs like Guide By Your Side, which connects families with trained Parent Guides and DHH Guides who have walked a similar journey. 💙

03/12/2026

It's Trivia Thursday! Ready to test your knowledge of the Deaf Community? 🤟

Approximately what percentage of Deaf children are born to hearing parents?

A) 100%
😎 90%
C) 75%
D) 30%

We'll post the answer on Monday.

Ready to join the fun in person? 🎟️
Don't forget to grab your tickets for our Trivia Night fundraiser! It’s going to be an evening of friendly competition, amazing silent auction prizes, and community impact.

Sign up here: https://www.mihandsandvoices.org/event-details/trivia-night-silent-auction

03/11/2026

A massive shout-out to the incredible sponsors who have already stepped up for the Michigan Hands & Voices Trivia Night & Silent Auction on April 18! Your leadership is making a direct impact on families across our state.

⭐️ The Holley Institute
⭐️ The Renico Family
⭐️ Auburn Hills Manufacturing Facility
⭐️ ShindelRock
⭐️ Bethel Church United Church of Christ
⭐️ LEAD K & MDE-RDHH
⭐️ DeafBlind Central
⭐️ Saline Area Lions Club
⭐️ Diuble Family Vision Foundation
⭐️ Advanced Bionics
⭐️ Diuble Equipment Inc
⭐️ Deborah Leder
⭐️ Warren Manufacturing Facility

We are officially $2,500 away from our $10,000 fundraising goal. Every sponsorship—large or small—brings us one step closer to providing essential support, resources, and community for Michigan families with children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.

There is still time to get involved! Whether you are a local business looking for exposure or an individual supporter wanting to make a difference, we need you to help us cross the finish line. 🤟🏼

🔗 How to Become a Sponsor:
- Visit our donation link: https://givebutter.com/PWyicp

Thank you for helping to make this event a success! 🙌🏼