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.
Nearly 80% of the families we serve qualify for financial assistance, highlighting the critical need for accessible early intervention. State funding only covers 40% of our costs, so we rely on our community to bridge the gap.
Be a Vital Voice by giving monthly to keep our programs running and our tuition at zero.
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.
Spokane HOPE’s music program for deaf and hard-of-hearing children turns every note into a language learning experience, helping them build vocabulary, rhythm, and communication skills through music. Through engaging songs, rhythms and movement, children build vocabulary, communication skills, and early literacy foundations – all while having fun!
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.
“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.
Save the date for the 15th Annual Hoedown for HOPE, Wranglers & Rhinestones Celebration, benefiting Spokane HOPE at the Northern Quest Resort (NEW LOCATION!)
Special discounted rooms available for overnight stay – more info to come!
We are honored to be named the Small Organization Inspiring Workplace winner by the Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce.
This award celebrates our team’s unwavering commitment to the children and families we serve. While we don’t do this work for the accolades, we are incredibly proud to see the culture and impact of Spokane HOPE recognized by our community.
Our team shows up every day to teach, support, and celebrate progress—and they are the heartbeat of everything we achieve.
What an incredible year it has been, full of momentum, growth, connection, and most of all, HOPE!
Every day, we’re reminded of how fortunate we are to serve such extraordinary families and to be supported by a community that truly believes in the potential of children who are deaf and hard of hearing to listen and talk.
See how much we raised & what we changed in 2025.
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!
