Guide By Your Side (GBYS)
The Guide By Your Side Mission:
To provide unbiased emotional support and resources by trained Parent Guides to families with children who have a hearing loss
What is a Parent Guide?
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Someone who will listen, share resources and personal experiences in a knowledgeable and compassionate way
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Someone who offers unbiased support
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A parent who has firsthand experience from raising their own child who has a hearing loss
Who is eligible for the Guide By Your Side Program?
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Illinois families and families receiving services in Illinois
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Families who have a child who has a hearing loss or a hearing loss is suspected from birth through 21
To receive more information or to request a Parent Guide:
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Call: 224.343.1873
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Email: [email protected]
The Illinois Guide By Your Side program is provided free to families
IL E.A.R.S (Events And Resources Statewide) Newsletter
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The IL E.A.R.S newsletter is produced by IL Hands & Voices, Guide By Your Side. The newsletter has information for parents and professionals with contents that include events, resources and articles written by organizations, professionals and families with children who have a hearing loss.
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If you are interested in sending information to be included in a future newsletter please send an email to [email protected]
