named programs · 4 · from sources
what they call their work
DHH Heroes
Connects families with successful deaf and hard of hearing adults in Arizona to provide role models and community representation
Educational Panels
Organizes informational sessions on topics related to hearing loss, communication options, technology, and advocacy for families and professionals
Guide by Your Side
Connects newly identified families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing with trained parent guides who provide one-on-one support, resource sharing, and emotional guidance
Monthly Story Reading Class
Hosts monthly reading events for deaf and hard of hearing children of all ages to promote language development and literacy in a supportive environment
activities · 3
what they do
direct service · 3
- Arizona Parent Resource Guide Publication Autism Family Support & NavigationPublishes the Arizona Parent Resource Guide, a comprehensive resource for families that includes information on understanding hearing loss, communication methods, hearing technology, early intervention services, and transitions to preschool.
- Family and Community Engagement Events Adaptive Social and Recreational ProgramsHosts family-centered events such as an Annual Spring Family Picnic with recreational activities and opportunities for families to connect with Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) adults and professionals. These events include story reading classes for DHH children, educational panels, and introductions to local "DHH Heroes" to foster community engagement and role modeling.
- Guide By Your Side ProgramOperates the "Guide By Your Side" (GBYS) program, which connects families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) with trained Parent Guides—parents of DHH children themselves—who provide guidance, answer questions, and offer emotional and practical support. The program accepts referrals from professionals and maintains a network of Parent Guides across Arizona.
strategies · 5
how they think
Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.
- Community building and connection community_building unique to this orgThe organization fosters a sense of community among families with deaf and hard of hearing children, enabling them to connect with others who share similar experiences and providing opportunities to interact with Deaf and Hard of Hearing adults and professionals for insight into the DHH community and future experiences.
- Culturally and linguistically responsive support cultural_responsiveness unique to this orgThe organization specifically focuses on supporting Spanish-speaking families to ensure equitable access to resources and services for diverse linguistic communities.
- Parent-led governance and program design parent_led unique to this orgThe organization ensures that parents constitute a majority of its board to embed authentic parent perspectives, diverse experiences, and communication modalities into all programs and support services, thereby ensuring relevance and effectiveness.
- Peer-to-peer parent support and guidance peer_support unique to this orgThe organization utilizes specially trained parents of Deaf or Hard of Hearing children as "Parent Guides" to provide direct, unbiased emotional and informational support to other families, leveraging shared personal experiences and wisdom to empower them with information and access to interventions.
- System navigation and advocacy advocacy unique to this orgThe organization advocates for families with deaf plus children by helping them navigate complex state systems and aims to improve outcomes for their children by empowering parents with information and access to interventions, ultimately creating more inclusive communities.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$106K
Contributions & grants$106K99%
Program service revenue$3120%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$120K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$66K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$20K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$20K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -9.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEIDI KLOMHAUS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 8 | $62K |
| LISA PETTIT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $2K |
| NAJWA GHATTAS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $2K |
board members · 5
- GERMAINE GRAHAM — BOARD MEMBER
- KATHLEEN MULDOON PHD — BOARD MEMBER
- KELLY NOLAN — BOARD MEMBER
- MONICA LOCKETT — BOARD MEMBER
- SARAH KAESLER MS CCC-SLP — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 48
who they work with
- Advanced Bionics Partner — Listed as a hearing technology resource.
- Arizona Center for Disability Law Partner — Listed as an Arizona resource.
- Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing Partner — Listed as an Arizona resource for issues related to people with hearing loss.
- Arizona Department of Education Partner — Listed as an Arizona resource providing information for families about the special education process.
- Arizona Department of Health Services Partner — Listed as an Arizona resource providing information about newborn hearing screening.
- Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind Partner — A child of a Parent Guide participates in the deaf community at Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind.
- Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind Partner — Listed as an Arizona resource.
- Arizona State University Speech and Hearing Department Partner — Listed as an Arizona resource.
- Arizona Technology Access Program Partner — Listed as an Arizona resource for assistive technology.
- AzEIP, Arizona’s Early Intervention Program Partner — A Parent Guide previously worked as a Hearing Specialist with AzEIP, working with D/HH children and families in their homes.
- BEGINNINGS Partner — Listed as a national resource.
- Baby Hearing Partner — Listed as a national resource.
- Christina Santanna Partner — Parent counselor who assisted the Los Santos Chavez family with the cochlear implant process.
- Cochlear Americas Partner — Listed as a hearing technology resource.
- Deaf Mentor Program Partner — Listed as an Arizona resource.
- Desert Voices Oral Learning Center Partner — Listed as an Arizona resource.
- Fry's Partner — Participates in the Fry's Community Rewards program, allowing shoppers to support the organization by linking their VIP card.
- Gallaudet University Partner — Listed as a national resource.
- Hear For Kids Partner — Listed as an Arizona resource providing loaner hearing aids for children and audiology vouchers.
- Laurent Clerc Center Partner — Listed as a national resource.
- Let Them Hear Foundation Partner — Listed as a national resource.
- MedEl Partner — Listed as a hearing technology resource.
- National Association of the Deaf Partner — Listed as a national resource.
- National Hands & Voices Network — Provides information about the Guide By Your Side program through the National Hands & Voices website.
- National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Partner — Listed as a national resource.
- Northern Arizona University Speech and Hearing Clinic Partner — Listed as an Arizona resource.
- Oticon Partner — Listed as a hearing technology resource.
- Phoenix Day School for Deaf (PDSD) Partner — A Parent Guide previously worked as a preschool teacher at PDSD.
- Phoenix Day School for the Deaf Partner — Listed as an Arizona resource.
- Phonak Partner — Listed as a hearing technology resource.
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