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 Virginia
EHDI Information
Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (EHDI)
Contact:
Name: Pat T. Dewey, M.Ed., Program Manager
Contact: Tel: 804-864-7713 | Fax: 804-864-7721
Email:
pat.dewey@vdh.virginia.gov | Web
site
Description of EHDI Program
Virginia’s Newborn Hearing Screening Program
- Handout Coming Soon
Babies Diagnosed with Hearing Loss
Virginia's
Resource Guide for Parents | Spanish
A videotape version of the resource
guide is now available!
The video, entitled Information for Parents of
Children with Hearing Loss, is presented in American
Sign Language, spoken English, and open captions.
The video was designed to be used by parents who are
themselves deaf or hard of hearing. However, the video
can be used as a first-line orientation for all parents
of children with hearing loss. The primary purpose of
the resource guide and video is to provide parents with
basic and unbiased information regarding: 1) hearing loss,
its effects
and implications; 2) communication options; 3) amplification;
4) state agency programs and services; and, 5) local,
state and national resources.
The major impact of the video is in the interviews with
parents. Eight parents were filmed discussing various
aspects of their experiences, including dealing with the
diagnosis and choosing options for communication, and
offering advice to other parents. Copies are
available from the VEHDI Program office. Call 804-864-7717
or email darlene.donnelly@vdh.virginia.gov.
Information for Providers
Protocols
for Medical Management
This document provides guidance and best practices for infants
and young children who are in need of follow-up from hospital
universal newborn hearing screening programs and for children
found to have hearing loss.
Infant and Toddler Connection - Early Intervention/Part
C Coordinator:
Name: Mary Ann Discenza, Part C Coordinator
Contact: Phone: (804) 371-6592 | Fax:
(804) 371-7959
Email: maryann.discenza@co.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov
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CSHCN Director/Office of Family Health Services:
Name: Nancy R. Bullock
Contact: Phone: 804-864-7706 | Fax:
804-864-7723;
Email: nancy.bullock@vdh.virginia.gov
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Last Updated
February 15, 2007
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