Community Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Offers Summer Programming

The Community Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing has offered a range of summer programming to bring deaf and hard-of-hearing children together.  

“These experiences can be life-changing for Deaf and hard-of-hearing children,” said Tim Skaggs, Director of the Community Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. “We’re so happy to offer the chance for these kids to connect with their community and find a sense of belonging.” 

Some of the events held so far have been at Urban Air Park and Majestic Meadows. These events are made possible by generous funding from Advocates 4 Kids (A4K), which supports organizations serving children with special needs by providing them with experiences that empower them to realize their full potential.  

This year, the Community Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing also partnered with TRIAD on several events, including the July 10 Buzzard Cove outing for mini golf and ice cream.  

Sandra Hatibovic, Community Outreach Specialist for the Community Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, said the reception to the events so far has been outstanding and rewarding to witness.  

“What I love most is watching children realize they are not alone,” Hatibovic said. “They get to meet other deaf and hard-of-hearing kids, make friends, and see that hearing differences don’t define who they are.” 

Upcoming Events  

View all events from the Community Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center here. 

About the Community Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing  

Community Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is run through Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center and is the only full-service community center for the Deaf in Northeast Ohio. We provide a broad range of resources for people who are deaf and/or hard of hearing living in Cuyahoga, Erie, Geauga, Huron, Lake, Lorain, or Sandusky counties. 

About Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center  

Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center is the nation’s oldest hearing and speech center, and Northeast Ohio’s only nonprofit organization dedicated solely to serving those with special communication needs. We’re proud to provide speech-language, hearing, language interpreting and Deaf services to thousands of children and adults each year.