Deaf Mentor Program News

March 2026

BRINGING FAMILIES TOGETHER

at SPAN's NJ DEAF MENTOR PROGRAM FAMILY DAY PICNIC!

We hope you can join us for a day full of fun activities, connecting with other families and meeting our Deaf Mentors. Lunch and Interpreters will be provided.


To register, click the link below:

Family Day Picnic | SPAN Parent Advocacy Network

Resources
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Great Start: Tips for Language & Literacy

12 LSL Strategies for Your Child

​​Gallaudet's Children ASL Dictionary

Described & Captioned Media Program

Program Updates

The Deaf Mentor Program is available through in-person and virtual visits.


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ASL Corner

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Language Acquisition Activity of the Week: “Explore the Garden!” 


Grab time outside together. Go visit a garden or farm to explore.

LSL Corner

Let’s Play the LSL Way: Backyard Fun

Playing outside offers little ones so much: fresh air and sunshine, space to explore and imagine, and opportunities for listening and learning. Backyard play is full of opportunities for your child’s brain to grow and develop.

For your child who is deaf or hard of hearing, backyard fun is also a perfect time to build listening and talking skills. With some simple Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) strategies and techniques, you can turn everyday outdoor play into powerful learning moments. Read below for easy, engaging ways to play the LSL way in your own backyard!



Backyard Adventures and Outdoor Fun for Learning - Hearing First Blog - Hearing First - Hearing First

Described & Captioned Media Program
DCMP educates students with sensory disabilities, along with their parents and teachers. Their major network-produced, educational content is carefully customized to serve the needs of K-12 students, as well as adult students studying to meet the needs of blind and deaf students.

Join our Facebook page to check out resources, videos, tips, and articles shared regularly with the group. Resources to support deaf children virtually are also shared as they become available. Click to join!

If you would like to receive information about the COVID-19 vaccine for your child(ren), please email mdujue@spanadvocacy.org.

Contact srenart@spanadvocacy.org if you have any questions about our program.

SPAN Parent Advocacy Network Deaf Mentor Program
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