1   Communication Access    We believe deaf or hard-of-hearing children are entitled to full communication access in their home, school, and community. We also believe that language development, respect for the Deaf, and access to deaf and hard-of-hearing role models are important to assure optimal intellectual, social, and emotional development.

2   Child    We believe there should be access to identification and intervention by qualified providers, family involvement, and educational opportunities equal to those provided for hearing child ren. The goal should be to provide children what they need in order to become self-supporting and fulfilled adults.

3    Parent    We affirm that parents have the right and responsibility to be primary decision-makers and advocates. For this role, parents need education, access to information, and support.

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