West Virginia Hands & Voices

05/05/2026

Check out this exciting summer preschool opportunity for DHH children ages 3-6 who use listening and spoken language!

☀️Join the L Summer Preschool Program☀️

04/27/2026

Join us for a live Ask the Audiologist Q&A with Dr. Melanie Ashworth—created just for families of deaf and hard of hearing children.
🗓 Saturday, May 2, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM
💻 Zoom
We’ll cover topics like:
✔️ Hearing aids & technology
✔️ Hearing supports in the classroom
✔️ Navigating audiology appointments
✔️ Everyday tips for managing devices
💬 Bring your questions—or submit them when you register!
🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/YMRNAfZ5xEUqtCndA

04/21/2026

Got questions about your child’s hearing or devices? We’ve got answers.

Join us for a live Ask the Audiologist Q&A with Dr. Melanie Ashworth—created just for families of deaf and hard of hearing children.

🗓 Saturday, May 2, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM
💻 Zoom

We’ll cover topics like:
✔️ Hearing aids & technology
✔️ Hearing supports in the classroom
✔️ Navigating audiology appointments
✔️ Everyday tips for managing devices

💬 Bring your questions—or submit them when you register!

🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/YMRNAfZ5xEUqtCndA

04/19/2026

Deaf Community. Join us April 25 for a free advocacy workshop AND meet Paul See, newly appointed Executive Director of WVCDHH! West Virginia Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Presenters: Julie Ann Lewis Shoeman, Mary ann Jividen, and Kathleen Moran

Learn your rights, navigate systems, and connect with your community. 9:30 am – 2:00 pm at CenterPoint Bible Church, Falling Waters, WV

Register FREE: forms.gle/GTo8JtwSjmH4F8Fi7

04/19/2026

For the hearing community. If you're interested in learning how to be an ally, please come join us and learn. We hope to see you there!

Presenters: Julie Ann Shoeman, Mary Ann Jividen, and Kathleen Moran

04/19/2026

Come join us. We hope to see you there!

Interpreting students or those interested in a career in interpreting are also welcome to join.

04/16/2026

Are you struggling to help your ASL-using teen or young adult pass their written driver's test? You're not alone - check out this program offered through the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind!

Ready, Set, Drive - ASL Driver’s Prep Program. 🚗

Struggling with the written driver’s license test? This program is designed for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) individuals (ages 15+) who use American Sign Language (ASL) and want extra support. NO age limit!

What’s Included:
➡️Instruction fully in ASL
➡️Practice questions with explanation
➡️Road signs, traffic laws, and test vocabulary
➡️Test-taking strategies in a supportive environment

📅 Options:
First-Time Test Takers: July 7–30 (Tuesday/Thursday)
Retake Prep: July 13–17 (Monday–Friday)

💻 Small-group sessions on Zoom

🔗: https://forms.office.com/r/zpgBPm2Nnh

📩 Contact Ms. Rachel Lanham
[email protected] | 304-822-4810

03/19/2026

Sharing a deaf chat in Milton this Friday evening…

03/16/2026

Sharing an ASL learning opportunity in Oark Hill…

🤟 ASL CLASS STARTS TOMORROW! 🤟

Our Beginner ASL Class begins Monday 3/16 at 6PM at Solid Rock Worship Center and will run every Monday for 7 weeks.

👨‍👩‍👧 Kids ASL Class will be held at the same time, so the whole family can learn!

🙏 Thank you to everyone who supported our Deaf Ministry hot dog fundraiser today! Your support helps us raise funds to attend the UPCI National Deaf Conference in July.

We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow!

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11/26/2025

We are THANKFUL for our 43 Hands & Voices chapters…and here’s a way you can show your favorite chapter some support! Sign up for the chapter wide Hands & Voices New Year Virtual 5K and join us to “Ride the Waves into 2026.” 🌊 🏄‍♂️

Prices increase on Dec. 1 so use the code THANKS to receive a 10% discount between now and midnight on Black Friday. Each registrant will receive a t-shirt; the first 400 will receive a souvenir medal.

Register here:
https://secure.qgiv.com/event/handsvoicesnewyear5k/