Children who are deaf, hard of hearing, visually impaired or have related communication disorders are receiving help through unique, individualized programs.
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The Lied Learning and Technology Center for Childhood Deafness and Vision Disorders serves children with hearing loss, visual impairment and other communication disorders with educational and rehabilitative services developed by Boys Town National Research Hospital.
The Mission of the Center is:
- To improve the lives of children with hearing loss, visual impairment and other communication disorders through early identification, education, state-of-the-art rehabilitation, rigorous research, and family support.
- To serve as a nationally and internationally recognized center of excellence for clinical services, applied research and information dissemination related to the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and education of children with hearing loss, visual impairment and related communication disorders.
- To provide state-of-the-art hearing and vision rehabilitation services for families served by Boys Town National Research Hospital’s Center for the Study and Treatment of Usher Syndrome.
Cochlear Implant Clinic and Research Center
Children as young as 12 months are receiving cochlear implants and challenging researchers and clinicians to develop rehabilitation strategies to help these children receive the maximum benefit from their implants.
Model Early Childhood Education Facility
Childhood interventionists learn the latest techniques for working with parents, infants and young children.
Educational Media Production Facility
Videos, DVDs and innovative uses of the World Wide Web produced in this facility support parents and professionals in helping children with hearing and vision disorders.
Conferencing & Meeting Solutions
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Distance Learning and Family Outreach Center
The center brings education and training for parents and professionals who live in rural or underserved areas.
Hearing Rehabilitation Laboratories
Groundbreaking research underway in these laboratories is leading to advancements in treatment and technology.
Center for Childhood Speech, Language & Hearing
The Center offers deaf and hard of hearing children and their families a wealth of services ranging from parent-infant services, pre-school programs, sign language classes and counseling, to printed materials and videos.