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

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

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!

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.

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!

PEEP This! Fast Fact on CRS & EI

Did you know, children under the age of three who qualify for early intervention (EI) services can receive therapies such as (OT) Occupational Therapy, (PT) Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy (just to name a few), or even a combination of therapies, from their natural environments such as home, daycare, etc.?
Click here to find out more

Did you know, CRS (Children's Rehab Services) can serve any Alabama child younger than 21 who has special health care needs? According to their booklet,

"Families participate in the cost of services for their child based on a sliding fee schedule and by using any Medicaid or insurance coverage."

Some families, according to their household income, may not be required to pay any portion of certain medical care when provided through CRS. To find out more click here.

PEEP's Survey

Please take a moment to complete our parent survey for those who live in Alabama, to help PEEPs better serve you! This is a nine question survey and takes approximately 3 minutes. Thank You!
Click here to take survey

A.G.Bell offers free membership

Click Here to take advantage of AG Bell's temporary free 6 month membership offer for parents!

Facebook Fan Page

Click on the Facebook badge in the right-hand column to connect with PEEPs on Facebook. Receive even more information about what's going on in Alabama about children with hearing loss.

Picnic at the Park

Children's Hear Center

May 22nd from 11:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Homewood Park

1632 Oxmoor Rd

Homewood, Alabama

 

R.S.V.P. required - email or call 205-939-5816 to specify the number of children and adults in your family who will attend

*Meet other HEAR Center families and make new friends

*Enjoy games, crafts, and other entertainment just for our kids

*Explore the awesome playground

*Refuel with a complimentary barbeque lunch for all that RSVP

*Meet our PEEPs - a new parent mentoring group here to serve the needs of families all over the state of Alabama!

'New Resource for Families'

'New Resource for Families'

Announcement from the Children's HEAR Center
(click link to view)