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Presenter Information:	Presenter 1: Name: Barbara Raimondo Affiliation: National Association of the Deaf Barbara Raimondo, Esq. has many years’ experience advocating for the rights of deaf and hard of hearing people. She began her career at the National Center on Law and Deafness, which later became part of the National Association of the Deaf Law and Advocacy Center. She was associated with the American Society for Deaf Children for 12 years, first as a board member, then as a staff member. She has keynoted many national conferences has presented to audiences nationally and internationally. She has participated in many national coalitions and has published articles and book chapters in numerous publications. She has testified before Congress. In her volunteer time, she serves as President of the Maryland School for the Deaf Board of Trustees. Barbara received her law degree from George Mason University. She and her husband are the parents of two deaf children. Presenter 2: Name: Beth Benedict Affiliation: Gallaudet University Beth S. Benedict, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at Gallaudet University, Washington, D.C. Her work has focused on family involvement in schools with deaf and hard of hearing children, early childhood education, advocacy, early communication and partnerships between deaf and hearing professionals. Dr. Benedict is currently a member of the Joint Committee on Infant Hearing, representing the Council of Education of the Deaf that wrote a 2007 Position Statement. She has served on several boards and councils such as Maryland Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Advisory Council and is now the president of the American Society for Deaf Children. Dr. Benedict has made presentations at national and international conferences, schools and for family organizations. Published works include articles and chapters in numerous books related to early communication development. Dr. Benedict, as a deaf mother of two deaf daughters (Rachel, 19 and Lauren, 17), and is married to A. Dwight Benedict.
Author Information:	Author 1: Name: Barbara Raimondo Affiliation: National Association of the Deaf
Abstract Information:	Title: Deaf-Hearing Partnerships: We’re in This Together Primary Track: 1-EHDI Program Enhancement Keyword(s): Abstract: The purpose of EHDI systems is to identify deaf and hard of hearing babies, provide them and their families with services and support, and give them a good start in life. But too often the expertise of people who know the most about the lives of deaf and hard of hearing people – deaf and hard of hearing people themselves – is not included or valued in EHDI systems. This workshop will discuss the need to include deaf and hard of hearing adults in all aspects of EHDI. It will review positive and negative perceptions of being deaf. And it will provide suggestions for including deaf and hard of hearing individuals in your program. The presenters – one deaf and one hearing – are parents of deaf children and have collaborated on many projects over the years. Presentation(s): Not Available Handouts: Not Available