The EAR Foundation of Arizona has been serving the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

in Arizona for 30 years. It has been a joy and an honor to work with all of you and manage our many programs.

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With the help of private donors, federal and local grants, and professional and parent partners, we have been able to provide the following programs and services:

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• AzEHDI 

• HEAR for Kids

• Stop CMV Az

• BASICS

• Advocacy

• Screening training

• Education

• Parent Support

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The EAR Foundation of Arizona will close by the end of 2026, during which all programs and services will end.  

 

Desert Voices has assumed leadership of the HEAR for Kids program, ensuring this vital resources continues for children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and their families.  Desert Voices has received a three year grant from Vitalyst Health Initiatives to continue to fund the work for the next three years. 

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Check out their new website About Hear for Kids : Hear for Kids : Desert Voices. They can be contacted at HEARforkids@Desert-Voices.org

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As the program transitions, families can expect the same commitment to service, including the same structure of issuing hearing aids and vouchers to participating audiology clinics. This new chapter aligns naturally with Desert Voices' mission to empower children who are deaf or hard of hearing through listening and spoken language education, family support, and community partnerships.