Through model programs, curriculum resources, and trainings developed by the SKI-HI Institute, families of young children who are deaf, blind,or deafblind across the country learn how:
- To communicate and play with their babies who cannot hear, see, or see and hear
- To manage hearing aids, cochlear implants, glasses and other adaptive devices
- To accept and enjoy the child who has a sensory loss, making him/her feel like an important part of the family
- To help their child safely move about and explore the environment, learn to do things for him/herself, and use other senses, like touch, for learning
- To help their children enter school ready to learn and communicate with teachers and friends
Meet several children below who have benefited from the work of the SKI-HI Institute during their early years.
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| Laura, who is deaf, is now in middle school, loves nature and artwork, and is in honors English. She was chosen best creative writer of her grade class. |
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| Elli, who is visually impaired, is now in the 4th grade, loves to play T-ball with a sighted guide, loves to sing, and speaks in programs with her friends at church. |
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| Logan, age 5, who is deafblind and medically fragile, received early intervention deafblind services. His mother stated, "The deafblind training increased my awareness and helped me bond and interact with my child. Logan passed away at age 7, but I sincerely feel his quality of life was greatly enhanced due to the assistance we received from SKI-HI." |
The SKI-HI Institute began its work in 1972 and over the past 34 years has provided training to over 14,000 individuals in 50 states and some foreign countries, impacting the lives of over 100,000 children.
