Literacy is defined as the ability to read and write. Deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind children struggle with incidental learning, which is what occurs from overhearing the world around us. Incidental learning is a big component of language development, which supports literacy.
A key goal of CHOICES for Parents is to support parents in the early stages of literacy development with their deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind child and foster a love of books. With this in mind, we developed the READ Kits program targeting children ages 0-3. The READ Kits include books, toys, an activity sheet, and DVDs with suggested reading strategies. The reading strategy videos and activity sheets are also available below for you to view.
The READ Kits program was made possible by funding from the Oberkotter Foundation.
