a peek at our story
a peek at our story
We share the ups, downs, and everything in between as we navigate life raising our son, Cooper, who was born profoundly deaf. We’re embracing bilingual parenting with ASL and spoken language, bridging both hearing and Deaf worlds.
In October 2019, our son Cooper was diagnosed with full sensorineural hearing loss in both ears as a result of Waardenburg Syndrome. After an array of emotions and lots of processing, we decided to share our family's journey in hopes of educating others about hearing loss and offering hope to those in the same situation.
It's Here! Order "The ABCs of Inclusion"
Reimagined, Refreshed & Ready To Inspire
Celebrate inclusion in a whole new way — the second edition of "The ABCs of Inclusion" is here!
In a relatable, positive, and compassionate voice, disability advocate and social media content creator Beth Leipholtz introduces twenty-six real kids with autism, hearing differences, epilepsy, Down syndrome, and more than a dozen other diagnoses. Their stories remind us that people with disabilities are all around us, and all children deserve to be seen, heard, valued, understood, and loved.
