01/27/2026
Did you know? More than 90% of deaf children are born to hearing parents.
This statistic comes from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), and it highlights just how important early education, support, and resources are for families learning about hearing differences.
For many parents, newborn hearing screening is the first moment they learn their child may be deaf or hard-of-hearing. As NIDCD notes, “Early identification of hearing loss gives a child the best possible chance for healthy development.”
Understanding, communication options, and community support can make an enormous difference in a child’s language development and confidence.
