Welcome To OurChaos.Family.Story.World.
Welcome To OurChaos.Family.Story.World.
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.
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Explore resources for navigating hearing loss and learning ASL, including tools and materials to support your journey.
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Our family's journey raising our deaf child bilingually
Resources
Sign Language
Sign It! via My Deaf Child
You have to apply for this ASL program, but it’s an easy process and better yet, it’s free! The courses are a bit cheesy, but memorable.
Start ASL
This site offers various ASL courses for those at all levels and allows you to work at your own pace. It requires a paid membership, but is pretty affordable.
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