2026 Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Conference
March 15-17, 2026 • Jacksonville, FL
3/16/2026 | 2:25 PM - 2:55 PM | Clear and Collaborative: Developing Parent-Friendly Videos in Minnesota | City Terrace 8
Clear and Collaborative: Developing Parent-Friendly Videos in Minnesota
While Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) professionals understand EHDI terms and concepts, they can be challenging to understand for individuals outside of or entering the EHDI system of care. Terms such as “early intervention” may be unfamiliar and confusing to parents. This presentation will discuss a collaborative project between public health, parents of children who are deaf and hard of hearing, and community partners to develop a series of short videos for parents. The importance of involving parents and community partners, as well as the process for their involvement will be discussed. We will outline key steps from the idea concept to the final video production and lessons learned along the way. By providing short, easily digestible content for parents, we hope to increase their understanding of EHDI topics and increase adherence to the 1-3-6 EHDI goals.
- Participants will be able to describe the methods used to develop videos on important EHDI topics, including how to engage parents and community partners.
- Participants will be able to describe the importance of involving parents, individuals with lived experiences, and community partners in project planning and development.
- Participants will be able to outline video project steps and components.
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Presenters/Authors
Bridget Walde
(Primary Presenter,Author), Minnesota Department of Health, bridget.walde@state.mn.us;
Bridget Walde is a Planner in the Longitudinal Follow-up Unit for the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). She supports the work of the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention program and other projects related to long-term follow-up for children with newborn screening conditions. Bridget has over 5 years of experience in the implementation of culturally responsive programming with an emphasis in supporting children and adults with disabilities. Bridget graduated from Saint Louis University with her Master of Public Health and a concentration in maternal and child health.
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• Receives Salary for Employment from Minnesota Department of Health.
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No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
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Financial relationship with Minnesota Department of Health.
Nature: Employer.
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Jodi Roberts
(Co-Author), n/a, jodi.tervo.roberts@gmail.com;
Jodi Roberts is a wife and parent of individuals with hearing differences and Rare Disease. She began volunteering for the Minnesota Department of Health Children and Youth with Specific Healthcare Needs strategic planning committee, to improve systems for parents after the birth of her firstborn at 28 weeks. This spiraled into opportunities to share the parent voice for rural parents with Expecting Health Newborn Screening, MN EHDI, MN Commission for the Deaf, DeafBlind & Hard of Hearing,and is currently helping local families
connect with MN Hands & Voices to improve their self-advocacy skills to obtain appropriate services for their children in the school systems.
One of her favorite activities is to spend time at Lake Superior with her family.
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