"What works for your child is what makes the choice right." ™
What Is Alabama Hands & Voices?
Alabama Hands & Voices is a parent-led, parent-driven nonprofit organization supporting all families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing, regardless of communication choice.
We embrace parent and professional collaboration to enable deaf or hard of hearing children to reach their full potential. Established in November 2017, Alabama Hands & Voices is an authorized chapter of Hands & Voices. Please reach out and help us build something phenomenal in Alabama!
“Our lives and our children's lives have been enriched by those who have walked this path with us and ahead of us, and we want all parents of deaf/hard of hearing children to have the support they need!”
- Alabama Hands & Voices Founders
- Years Serving Families
- 10+
- Chapters Nationwide
- 40+
- Founded
- 2017
Where to start
First, take a deep breath
Whether your child was just identified with a hearing loss, or you are just going through the testing, or you are a seasoned parent just looking for support & information to help your child thrive, welcome!
This is a place where we focus on what we can do as parents to help our kids succeed. We want that child of yours to change the world, our world. Alabama Hands & Voices is a nonprofit made up of parents just like you. We collaborate with deaf and hard of hearing adults and like-minded professionals who share our belief that "what works for your child is what makes the choice right."
We hope to build this chapter into a place where you will find practical and sometimes inspiring information to guide you in parenting your own child. If you are going through the hearing screening process, start with the Parent Road Map and the Loss & Found video.
More questions? Visit the Virtual Waiting Room at Hands & Voices. Its always open!
You can find us through this page, via phone calls and emails, or on our Facebook Page.
You can do this, and theres a whole community here to help!
Standing with you,
Your fellow parents at Alabama Hands & Voices
Learn More About Us
Our mission is to support families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing while fostering a strong, informed, and inclusive community.
Our Mission
Hands & Voices is dedicated to supporting families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing without bias around communication modes or methodology.
We are a parent-driven nonprofit providing families with the resources, networks, and information they need to improve communication access and educational outcomes for their children.
Our outreach activities, parent/professional collaboration, and advocacy efforts are focused on helping deaf or hard of hearing children reach their highest potential.
Membership
Thank you for your interest in Alabama Hands & Voices. Membership fees help fund our activities and provide newsletters from Hands & Voices HQ.
Yearly membership fees: $25 for families, students, and deaf/hard of hearing adults, $40 for professionals, and $50 for organizations.
To become a member, visit the online membership page or download our membership form.
Support Our Mission
If you would like to donate to provide operational funds for Alabama Hands & Voices, we are a non-profit with 501(c)(3) status.
Your contributions help us continue our work supporting families and building inclusive communities. Any amount is greatly appreciated!
Events
We are hosting events/gatherings for parents/caregivers to connect, learn, and share with other families on similar journeys. More dates coming soon. Stay tuned.
- Family Retreat at Lake Martin
- August 9th - 11th, registration opens July 1, 2024. For questions, contact mhendrick@alhandsandvoices.org.
- Virtual & In-Person Events
- We are always planning events – in-person and virtual!
- Stay Updated
- Visit our Facebook Page or Facebook Group.