With the right technology, early intervention, and loving instruction, deaf and hard-of-hearing children can achieve what once seemed impossible—they can learn to listen and speak.
Spokane HOPE is the only program in eastern Washington offering this vital teaching from birth through preschool, ensuring children have the opportunity to thrive during their most critical developmental years. By gaining the ability to hear and speak, our students are empowered to chase their dreams and make a meaningful impact on the world around them.
This is the miracle of HOPE.
With help from speech therapists, audiologists, teachers, and her loving family, Charlotte has transformed from squeals and gestures to full conversations and friendships.
Without Spokane HOPE, children like Charlotte wouldn’t get the specialized services they need to thrive.
Receive early LSL/ASL intervention services at home or at our center to support your baby’s communication development. Our early intervention specialists provide hands-on training to help you confidently manage your child’s hearing devices, including hearing aids and cochlear implants.
Toddlers participate in weekly play activities led by a Teacher of the Deaf (TOD) /Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to support socialization and LSL/ASL development. They receive specialized instruction and music therapy while interacting with peers who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Our specialized school environment features a 3:1 student-to-teacher ratio, led by master’s-level educators, including certified Teachers of the Deaf and Speech-Language Pathologists trained in LSL intervention. Our team provides individualized support for both academic and language development, tailored to each child to ensure a strong foundation for future success.
In addition to our student-focused programs, we host events for your family to connect and learn from other parents/educators about how to advocate for your child’s right to thrive in our hearing world.
Marked by many milestones & inspiring stories, 2024 has been one of HOPE’s most remarkable years yet.
“My husband and I were devastated when we received the news that our youngest son, Sonny, had hearing loss. I spent weeks intermittently crying over the news. After a couple of days of digesting, I took my audiologist’s advice and reached out to Spokane HOPE. I sobbed tears of relief and joy as I saw the stories on their website told by other parents. I had found a community that would enable my son to live his best life.
I am beyond grateful to have found HOPE and have been touched and impressed by the therapists who are so clearly passionate and knowledgeable in their skills. I now know that Sonny is in good hands and thriving because of HOPE.
Spokane HOPE provides vital and time-sensitive services to children with hearing loss. The generosity of private donors is our primary source of funding.
If you would like to help the only program in eastern Washington that teaches deaf and hard of hearing children to listen and speak, donate today!
Our students, families, and staff would like to thank the individuals, corporations, and foundations who help us ensure that every child and family who needs HOPE can access it. You are heroes!
