HEAR Center Toy Swap Event

Copied directly from the HEAR Center Newsletter:

"WHO: HEAR Center Families

WHAT: Book and toy swap

WHEN: May 5, 2012

10:00-11:30 a.m.

WHERE: Railroad Park

1600 1st Ave S

Birmingham, AL 35233

FOOD: Light refreshments served


HEAR Center families are invited to meet on May 5th, 2012, from 10:00-11:30 a.m. at Railroad Park in Birmingham for the first-ever HEAR Center toy swap. Bring your gently used toys and children's books, and swap them out for new-to-you toys. We all know how important age-appropriate toys are when you are living the auditory-verbal lifestyle, but maintaining a toy supply that is fresh and interesting to your child can be expensive! This is a no-cost way for our families to help each other out and provide some networking and socializing time for parents and children as well. Refreshments will be served and toys will be displayed from 10:00-11:30, but families are encouraged to bring picnic lunches, blankets, and balls/frisbees/etc. and stay to visit and enjoy the park after the toy swap concludes. All toys that have not been "adopted" by 11:30 will be donated to charity. TOYS ONLY PLEASE. "

PEEPs in the Park April 2012

Thank you to all the families that came out today for another PEEPS in the Park event. The kids played hard and parents had a chance to talk to one another. Thank you to the Charity League ladies for coming out and helping us as always. Also thank you to New Welcome Baptist Church in Egypt for sponsoring the event by providing all the refreshments.

Peeps in the Park

Peeps in the Park

Homewood Park

1632 Oxmoor Rd

Homewood, AL 35209

April 28, 2012

10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

(weather permitting)

This semi-annual event is for

all families in Alabama with a

child or children with hearing loss.

Come enjoy a fun day at the park,

talk to other families in similar

situations, and get free refreshments!

Email Val (click here) with your name and how many plan to attend so

we'll be sure we have plenty of drinks & refreshments

EMAIL ME for RSVPs

The Charity League Shopping Opportunities

The Charity League has helped children in Alabama with hearing loss and speech disorders for years. They now have a perfect opportunity for you to give support and help them keep doing what they love.

The Charity League has a great cookbook which makes perfect gifts for Nannies, Grandparents, Moms, co-workers, teachers...almost anyone. Insulated cups and baseball caps are also available.

CLICK HERE for more info

They've also partnered with Sharing Spree. This allows shoppers to make purchases at deep discounts and a portion of the sales will go to The Charity League. So check it out!

Click HERE for more info

PEEPs in the Park Nov '11 Homewood

PEEPS in the Park

PEEPS in the Park

Sunday Nov 6

2-4 p.m.

Brought to you by the Delta Zeta girls

from the University of Alabama

Fall Festival

Lots of games, face painting, refreshments and more! Children will rotate through to events directed by Bama's Delta Zeta crew while parents have a chance to chat!

The Delta Zeta gals from Bama have been working hard to bring the children of Alabama with hearing loss a Fall Festival they'll never forget. Be sure to join PEEPS in the Park for this fun event.

1632 Oxmoor Road

Homewood Park

Nov 6

Shoot for the Loot

The Charity League's next big event is coming up soon! Check out the annual clay shooting tournament benefiting the hearing and speech impaired children of Alabama. Here's more from The Charity League...

"Join us on September 29, 2011 for our second annual sporting clay tournament at Selwood Farms presented by Ruff and Tuff! Mark Prater, the chief meteorologist of CBS42 will be our celebrity co-chair. Additionally, we will be auctioning off 2 spaces on a team to play with the two sexiest fat men around...Rick and Bubba. You don't want to miss out on the fun you can have raising money for speech and hearing impaired children at this tournament!"

Click here to find out more!

PEEPs in the Park

We had such a great turn-out for the park event. Thank you to the Charity League who always come to support and help out in any way. The Charity League has helped many of our children in some form or fashion over the years.

Here are some of the pictures from yesterday's event.

PEEPS in the Park

Sunday August 21 (weather permitting)

4-6 p.m.

Homewood Park

1632 Oxmoor Rd

Homewood, AL

email Val if you plan to attend

 

Hope to see you there!

Click here for pictures from last year's event

UAB Dept of Physical Therapy looking for children with hearing loss

Please read carefully to see if your family may qualify for this study. If you are unsure, please go ahead and contact the department at the email or phone number provided to find out more. Here's a quick overview of the qualifications-$150 per qualifying child could be yours as compensation.

1. Aged 6-12 years


2. Diagnosis of severe to profound bilateral sensorineural hearing loss (can be from any etiology)

3. No severe cognitive delays (must be able to follow instructions)

4. No other known neurological problems (must be able to stand/balance/walk)

5. No known oculomotor problems (corrected vision problems are fine)

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Summer Chill

HEAR Center patients are invited

to their Summer Chill

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED

 

Saturday, June 11

9:00 until 11:00

Joe Tucker Park

Highway 52 South & Tucker Road

Helena, Alabama

RSVP to Tiffney at 939-5816 or via EMAIL

The Boundless Playground is sure to be such fun!
We'll have face painting and games in the summer sun!
Come join us all as we try to beat the heat -
We'll serve Italian Ice as a cool yummy treat!

~HEAR Center~

Hope to see you there!

Montgomery Area Residents

March Guest Speaker: Nancy Gregg

Certified Auditory-Verbal Therapist

March 10, 2011

4:00 p.m.

Wesley Hall

First United Methodist Church

2416 West Cloverdale Park

Montgomery, AL 36106

This is a local support group independently run by citizens in Montgomery and covers a variety of topics related to hearing loss. They meet the 2nd Thursday of each month.


This month, the focus is on childhood hearing loss, and the guest speaker is the HEAR Center's own Nancy Gregg. For more information, email hearinginfo@earthlink.com.

Tips for the Holidays

We've all been there. We find ourselves this time of year walking into a family member's house to celebrate the holidays with children who have hearing loss, a crowd of people chatting (often loudly) catching up on a year's worth of history, Christmas music blaring in the background...

It can be stressful for adults, let alone the children who struggle to hear basic conversation at times like these. Here are some tips from expert Paula Rosenthal at Hearing Exchange to make these situations easier.

"1.  Include Your Child in the Planning

 2.  Arrange Strategic Seating Assignments

 3.  Consider Using an FM Listening Device

 4.  Keep the Music Down

 5.  Develop a Signal"

To read her complete article, visit her website.

Usually family is very understanding and will accommodate you much more willingly with prior notice. Walking in and turning the music down in their home or rearranging seating can seem rude but a quick phone call or email a few days prior to the visit will be appreciated. Not only will the hostess thank you, your child with hearing loss will too, and everyone should be more comfortable.

PEEPs to visit Imagination Place (N & Central AL)

If you are in North or Central Alabama and have a hearing impaired child, please come out to Imagination Place in downtown Gadsden on Sunday Nov 7 from 2-3:30 p.m. Imagination Place has a neat children's museum and guests will be treated to some fun and crafty activities. Email Val to RSVP by October 28 and be sure to include how many tickets you'll need and ages of the children. For more information click here.

Two PEEPs Bounce and Play Events set for South Alabama

Come bounce and play Saturday, November 6 from 11:30-1:30 at Pump It Up in Mobile. Pump it Up is located at 741-A Hillcrest Road. Socks are required. There is no charge for deaf children. If siblings want to bounce there is a $6 fee per child. Space is limited! Reservations must be made by Friday, November 4 to ashley.peeps@yahoo.com

Our second event will be held Saturday, December 4 from 1:00-3:00pm at The Little Gym of the Eastern Shore in Daphne. The Little Gym is located at 6900 U.S. Highway 90, Suite 11, next to the Rave Movie Theater. Reservations are required and spots are limited. Reservations must be made by Friday, December 3 to ashley.peeps@yahoo.com

Refreshments and snacks will be provided at both events. To reserve you spot email ashley.peeps@yahoo.com with the number of spots you need!

HEAR Center Pumpkin Patch 2010

Many families from the HEAR Center gathered Saturday at Bennett Farms in Heflin, to enjoy a beautiful day at the pumpkin patch. There was a hay ride, pumpkin paiting, a hay maze and more! The petting zoo seemed to be a big hit with the children.

PEEPs in the Park-Daphne 2010

We had such a great visit to Daphne, AL. If you missed this PEEPs in the Park, check out the pictures from this event. We had lots of children and the scenery could not have been more beautiful.

HEAR Center families: Pumpkin Patch in October

Call 205-939-5816 by 4:30 p.m. on 9/27/10 if you would like to reserve your family's tickets. Be sure to leave the number of adults and children on the message. HEAR Center will buy the first 3 tickets per family. Additional tickets are $5 each with reservations. This event is for HEAR Center patients only.

Come out to the pumpkin patch

Date: October 2, 2010

Time: 10:30 a.m.

Place: Bennet Farms

Address: 1073 Co Rd 13, Heflin 35264

RSVP required: 205-939-5816 or email

Click here for more info about Bennet Farms

PEEPs in the Park-Daphne

PEEPs IN THE PARK

Saturday, September 25

10 a.m. -12 noon

May Day Pier & Park

Daphne, Alabama

Please RSVP Ashley.peeps@yahoo.com by Sept. 24

PEEPs IN THE PARK allows children with hearing loss and

their families to meet, play and share their experiences.

We want all the families from South Alabama to come out

and meet each other. Refreshments will be provided, so

come out and play!

Journey to Adulthood Workshop

Free workshop Saturday Aug. 14 from 9am-12pm at Central United Methodist Church (library)

616 Jackson St SE  in Decatur 

presented by Alabama Parent Education Center

for parents with children ages 9-22 with disabilities

Topics include rights, social relationships and much more!