North Dakota Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program (ND EHDI)

12/18/2025

12/04/2025

Sign language is an effective way for toddlers—especially those who are deaf or hard of hearing—to express themselves and connect with others. Whether your child is non-verbal, developing speech, or primarily communicates visually, sign language can help them share their needs, feelings, and ideas from an early age. To explore tools and strategies designed for toddlers and their families, see the EI Clearinghouse resource guides on Sign Language for Babies and Young Children and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Resources:
https://eiclearinghouse.org/guides/sign-language/
https://eiclearinghouse.org/guides/deaf-resources/



La lengua de señas es una forma efectiva para que los niños pequeños, especialmente aquellos que son sordos o tienen dificultades auditivas, se expresen y se conecten con los demás. Ya sea que su hijo no hable, esté desarrollando el habla o se comunique principalmente de forma visual, el lenguaje de señas puede ayudarle a compartir sus necesidades, emociones e ideas desde muy temprana edad. Para conocer herramientas y estrategias diseñadas para niños pequeños y sus familias, consulte las guías de recursos del Clearinghouse de Intervención Temprana sobre Lenguaje de Señas para Bebés y Niños Pequeños y Recursos para personas sordas y con problemas de audición:
https://eiclearinghouse.org/es/guides/sign-language-sp/
https://eiclearinghouse.org/es/guides/deaf-resources-sp/

12/04/2025

Hello, Hearing Healthcare Partners!

We are excited to share the Winter/Holiday 2025 issue of the North Dakota Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Program quarterly ND EHDI newsletter.

This issue is packed with valuable insights, events, and updates. To view the newsletter, visithttps://ndcpd.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2025/12/NDEHDI-Winter-2025.pdf

Thank you for your continued commitment to the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention community. Your dedication is truly appreciated and recognized.

12/04/2025

12/04/2025

Celebrating 50 Years of IDEA — and Protecting Its Promise
This year, DEC proudly celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the landmark 1975 law that guaranteed children with disabilities the right to a free appropriate public education and access to inclusive learning environments—rights previously denied to millions.

As we honor this milestone, we celebrate the progress made toward equitable, inclusive opportunities for children with disabilities and their families. Yet we also recognize that IDEA’s protections—and the federal systems that uphold them, including the U.S. Department of Education—are facing significant threats. Now is not the time to slow our advocacy or risk losing the gains achieved over five decades.

DEC encourages members and partners to use this anniversary year to raise awareness of IDEA’s history, impact, and continued importance. The CEC IDEA 50th Anniversary Toolkit provides accessible resources to help you share IDEA’s story and underscore the urgency of protecting it. https://sbee.link/j6m3nc8hrt

As we commemorate 50 years of progress, DEC reaffirms our commitment to protecting the rights, services, and inclusive opportunities guaranteed by IDEA—and to advocating alongside you for the next 50 years of progress and more.

12/04/2025

Thank you to Dr. Michael Roizen and the "You: The Owners Manual" podcast for having ASHA on to discuss newborn hearing screening, explore the importance of early intervention, and better understand the critical services provided by audiologists and SLPs. Learn more and listen to the podcast: https://at.asha.org/R6

12/03/2025

Only a few more days to order 25th anniversary gear and receive it in time for the holidays! Make your orders AND register for the conference now.

Check the EHDI website frequently for scheduling updates!

www.ehdiconference.org
https://www.customink.com/g/vsg0-00d0-nbs4

12/02/2025

Happy December! 🎄🎅

11/28/2025

🚨 Undetected Hearing Loss is a Developmental Emergency! 🚨

Early action is essential. Through collaboration among healthcare providers, early intervention teams, and family support partners, the ND Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (ND EHDI) project helps connect families and professionals with the resources they need to understand the hearing healthcare process and make informed decisions.

Together, we can ensure every child receives timely, life-changing support. 💛

Don’t Delay! Know the Next Steps for Your Baby’s Hearing Health:
👶 1 Month: All babies should be screened by 1 month of age—ideally before leaving the hospital.
👂 3 Months: If a baby does not pass two screenings, a medical and hearing evaluation should be completed before 3 months.
🗣️ 6 Months: If hearing loss is confirmed, early intervention services should begin by 6 months of age.

Early detection = brighter outcomes.
Learn more at: https://ndcpd.org/ndehdi/

https://youtu.be/NctWibjxiNQ?si=cVtAgiNnXw847oN2

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11/25/2025

11/22/2025

If you’re pregnant, recently had a child, are breastfeeding, or have a child (or children) under 5 and participate in Medicaid, TANF, SNAP or Head Start – you and your young children may be eligible for WIC.

Don’t wait to get help and support from WIC. Apply at a WIC clinic near you.

www.hhs.nd.gov/food-programs/WIC/apply