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Music Lessons Benefit Children who are deaf and hard of hearing.
26 May

The Benefits of Music Lessons for Preschoolers with Hearing Loss

Music lessons have been shown to provide numerous benefits for children and adults alike. For those with hearing level differences, engaging in musical lessons can help improve the perception of musical elements, specifically pitch and rhythm. These elements are not only important in music, but are also crucial for perceiving the prosody of speech and for understanding speech in noisy environments.

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Preston Dwoskin is a Listen and Talk alum who is deaf. He wears hearing aids. In 2023 he won the Mike and Sharon Hunter Life without LImits Award
06 April

Preston Dwoskin: Living a Life without Limits

The Listen and Talk Starlight Benefit Gala this month was a spectacular event filled with inspiration, motivation, and heart-warming stories. One of the highlights of the night was the presentation of the inaugural Mike and Sharon Hunter Life without Limits Award.

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29 September

Elizabeth Ralston: Accessibility Advocate

The month of September is Deaf Awareness Month. This month celebrates the rich cultural history of the Deaf community and it promotes advocacy for the rights of Deaf people. While Listen and Talk's specialized services support families who seek a …
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Listen and Talk student with specialized provider learning listening and spoken language.
15 February

Journey with Listen and Talk

This article was originally published in Kirkland Living Magazine in February 2022.   Listen and Talk, a specialized listening and spoken language program for young children who are deaf and hard of hearing, brings a vibrant history to the Kirkland …
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