FAMILY CENTER ON DEAFNESS
E-mail: info@familycenterondeafness.orgSERVICES
FAMILY CENTER ON DEAFNESS serves individuals in homes that include:
* deaf or hard of hearing (D/HH) youth from
birth through integration into the community after leaving school
* hearing youth who live with D/HH adults
* D/HH or
hearing parents/other significant adults with children ages 0 to 18 are currently living at home.
The program provides a multi-faceted support system through which families including individuals who are D/HH can build upon their
assets in addressing personal goals. The program makes readily accessible resources for information and training in a forum
of mutual support and encouragement. Participants are provided opportunities to maximize their potential through access to appropriate
programs and services. Younger parents learn from interaction with those who have older children, or who are D/HH, themselves.
Families initially seeking support become mentors for new participants. Teens mature from their interaction with deaf adults,
while gradually becoming role models for younger children with hearing loss. The FCD is a place where anyone from a family with
D/HH members can feel comfortable interacting with people who understand and appreciate their dreams and successes, fostering the
development of self-esteem, cultural identity and an “I can!” attitude with regard to personal and family destiny.
Tel: 727-549-6664Fax: 727-547-7837
A Program of the James B. Sanderlin Family Service Center
Family Center on Deafness6886 102nd Avenue
Pinellas Park FL 33782
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