What works for your child is what makes the choice right.
We are a parent-led nonprofit organization providing resources, peer support, and advocacy in an unbiased manner to families with children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
About FLHV
Florida Hands & Voices is a state chapter of the nationwide organization, Hands & Voices, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting families and their children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, as well as the professionals who serve them. We are a parent-driven, parent/professional collaborative group that is unbiased towards communication modes and methods. We believe that what works for your child is what makes the choice right. Our diverse membership includes those who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and their families who communicate orally, with American Sign Language, cued speech, or with a combination of communication methods.
The growing membership of Florida Hands & Voices is dedicated to spreading the word about our organization and bringing Florida families together for support. Our chapter includes parents, children, professionals, students, and Deaf adults. This website is a place where you can access important resources, gather information on upcoming events, and ultimately connect with families of children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
What works for your child is what makes the choice right. Join Florida Hands & Voices by donating here and become a part of a wonderful organization committed to supporting families of children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
Student Spotlight
Meet Loxie!
I’m the best artist in my house
koalas are my favorite but all animals are pretty cool
reading is a hobby of mine
Want your child to be next month’s spotlight?? Email your nominations to info@flhv.org
Must be a member to be eligible!
Meet Angel Perez, Ph. D
Representative of Florida and Virgin Islands DeafBlind Collaborative
What is the most rewarding part of working with D/HH families and individuals?
The most rewarding part of my job as it pertains to working with families, is being able to find a solution to the stresses they face. When we provide technical assistance to families, it brings great joy to provide strategies that work and to see the expressions on the family's face and the relief. I always let them know from the beginning that I will do my best to get them answers and if I don't know them immediately, I will find them. It is important to me for families and professionals to know that we want to provide them with quality services and that we want to form a real and lasting relationship with them.
If you’d like to contact Angel for her services she can be reached at perez.angelea@ufl.edu and she will be happy to set up an initial phone call or zoom meeting!
