Our Mission

Through parent empowerment, professional development and public awareness, Listening Together transforms lives of children who are deaf or hard of hearing around the world.
We believe that the life of a child who is deaf or hard of hearing is transformed when empowered parents partner with knowledgeable and skilled professionals within supportive communities.
We envision an inclusive world where all children who are deaf or hard of hearing, irrespective of their location and financial resources, can achieve their personal best.

Our Goals & Priorities

Increasing Access

Access to knowledge & resources related to education & rehabilitation in regional languages and modalities

Building Capacity

Access to knowledge & resources related to education & rehabilitation in regional languages and modalities

Fostering Leadership

Access to knowledge & resources related to education & rehabilitation in regional languages and modalities

Our Team

Uma Soman

Co-Founder & Director

Uma Mididaddi

Board President

Mallar Mukherjee

Treasurer

Janet DesGeorges

Board Member

Our Programs

Parents and family members of children who are deaf or hard of hearing participate in individual or group parent education sessions to learn about hearing loss, hearing technology, language development, as well as how they can be their child’s best advocate. All services are provided free of charge to families.

Professionals working with children who are deaf or hard of hearing participate in online training and individual coaching sessions to enhance  their knowledge and skills related to listening and spoken language intervention and auditory-verbal practice. Participants can pursue LSLS Certification. Scholarships are available for participants based on merit, need, and potential impact.

Families, professionals, and anyone interested in working with children who are deaf or hard of hearing  can participate in ongoing free webinars on topics related to hearing loss, listening and spoken language intervention, and mainstreaming. Webinars are presented in English and Hindi.

Our Community

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