Resources
Welcome to the VL2 Parent Toolkit resource database! VL2 Parent Resources is a database hosting a collection of tip sheets, research briefs, webcasts, tutorials and quick Web links. The Toolbox Web links* are topical collections of web resources compiled as easy-to-access central points of information for parents.
Video: Teachers in Black
A spoof on the song, "Men in Black" by Will Smith, teachers from the Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf sign their rendition of "Teachers in Black".
Video: Alone in a Hearing World
CSS Movies presents "Alone in a Hearing World". Alone in a Hearing World shows true to life scenarios of a young deaf boy growing up in a hearing world.
Newspaper Article: Deaf Doctor Graduates
A newspaper article about a Deaf woman, Megan Jack, and her accomplishment of graduating from medical school.
Video: Charter for French Sign Language
Charter on Deaf Children: Towards a real acceptance of and instruction in French Sign Language.
Supporting Students who are Deaf-Blind
This video gives tips on how to support those who are Deaf-blind.
A Guide to Hearing Aids
This website speaks to the different types of hearing aids that exist, and how they should be used.
Video: Hearing Mother Using ASL/English with 2 Deaf Children Who have CIs
A parent of two Deaf children with cochlear implants shares her view about the value of the bilingual approach, including participating in the Shared Reading Project.
Early Identification: Parent Reaction
This video, made by Hands and Voices, a parent support group speaks to parents reactions to early identification of hearing loss.
Books for Parents of Children Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
This list of books for parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing was composed by the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center at Gallaudet University.