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1. Abre el correo.

2. Busca la barra de traducción debajo del asunto.

3. Haz clic en los tres puntos.

4. Selecciona "Traducir siempre [idioma]".

Luego, Gmail traducirá automáticamente los correos electrónicos a su idioma predeterminado.

CARES CPRC Connections 
Special Education Resources


👉 Register to attend the CARES CPRC events and trainings


Virtual trainings are open to families with children who have disabilities and are not DHH-specific.

In-person events are offered within the CARES CPRC service area; Imperial County and San Diego County.

Young Adult Connections: Support & Social Space

Mar 10, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

In Person - Calexico, CA

Presentación sobre Autodeterminación (Español)

Mar 12, 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Self-Determination Presentation (English)

Mar 19, 10:00 am – 11:00 am

From High School To College (English)
Disabled Support Programs & Services (DSP-S) at Imperial Valley College
Apr 1, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

CARES trainings are provided in both Spanish and English.

Access in other languages is available with 72+ hours’ notice.

In Case You Missed It —

📢 Share Your Journey and Make a Difference

📣 Elana Meyers Taylor took Olympic GOLD

Be Part of the Discussion
💬Sacramento DHH Easter Egg Hunt

💬Mini photo sessions just in time for Mother's Day

Monthly Highlights to Add to Your Toolbox

Family Resource Centers (FRCs) 
FRCs actively work in partnership with local regional centers and education agencies

Birth-to-3 support
DDS: Services for Infants and Toddlers who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing 



LEAD-K Family Services 
LEAD-K Family Services provides resources, guidance, and community to help your child achieve age-appropriate language skills, thrive in their development, and be ready for kindergarten.

California Coalition of Agencies Serving the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Statewide Support


 Zero to Three – Early development and milestones
Promoting Early Development: Building a Strong Foundation



SB 210 Language Development Milestones 
You and your Early Start or preschool teacher should discuss whether your child is meeting each of these milestones and is making age-appropriate language growth. 

📊 Monthly Poll

We love hearing from our families and community!

Each month we’ll ask one quick question to learn more about your experiences and ideas.

🌟 Invite a Family or a Friend—Expand the Reach of California Hands & Voices

Invite your friends, family, and colleagues to become members—or refer a family who could benefit from Family Engagement Events, Parent-to-Parent Support, or Educational Advocacy. Together, we can expand our reach and support even more families across California—regardless of language, communication tools, or educational approaches.

💙 We are here for you, every step of the way!

Other ways to get involved ...

💙 Share Your Story on the CA H&V Website

💙 Workplace Giving Donations Support CA H&V

💙Submit an Article for The Communicator Hands & Voices Newspaper

💙 Volunteer Local or Statewide

ASTra —was created to:

Empower parents, promote student self-advocacy, strengthen collaboration between families and schools

Request Free Support

CA H&V 
Family Camps

A joyful place to connect, learn, and grow each Labor Day and Memorial Day weekend. 
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CARES CPRC

Federally funded to serve families of children with disabilities in SD and Imperial Counties.

Training and Support

O.U.R. Children's Safety Project

Dedicated to promoting the safety and well-being of children who are DHH including signs of abuse and neglect. website

FL3 offers support in areas such as family-to-family connections, language, literacy and social development, and practical Parent Tip Sheets. website

Off to a Great Start

Resources like parent tip sheets, developmental milestone checklists, and tools for creating a plan tailored to your child’s needs. website

Virtual Waiting Room

This resource provides guidance for families after a hearing screening referral, a parent guide on audiology and telehealth, tips. website

💙 Support California Hands & Voices

Your donation—one-time, monthly, or yearly—helps us continue this vital work. Together, we create meaningful connections, resources, and joy for families raising children who are 
Deaf or Hard of Hearing across California.

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or visit the Donate tab on our website here for Zelle or check options.

Your generosity makes a lasting impact. Thank you 💙

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NOTE: From time to time California Hands & Voices receives information about events and other items of interest from other sponsoring organizations that we pass on through social media, email, our website or flyers to our members and/or database that we feel might be of interest to our constituency. These events may not necessarily reflect the viewpoint of California Hands & Voices or Hands & Voices HQ, and we rely on our membership to deem what is of value to their own interests.