Find Resources Here
Find Resources Here
Embedded Files
Florida Specific IEP Resources
Ideas for Orienting New Teachers and Coaches
Books Featuring Characters with Hearing Loss
Books Featuring Characters with Other Disabilities
Lower Grades High Interest/Lower Reading Level Books
Middle Grades High Interest/Lower Reading Level Books
Welcome! Whether you are the parent of a child with hearing loss, a professional who helps our children, or a person interested in learning more, we are glad you are here.
Deaf Kids Can is a volunteer run 501c3 nonprofit focused on increasing the availability of services and support for families of deaf children working towards a listening and spoken language communication mode.
Our core beliefs are that parents are in the best position to choose the communication mode for their deaf child and that every child brings value to this world. We want all deaf children to have the services and support they need. Our part in that big picture is focused on access to qualified auditory oral services.
Summer Reading
Summer Reading
2027 Registration will be open March-April 2027
Knox's Book Boxes
Knox's Book Boxes
Registration is temporarily closed. If you are in need of books, please email info@deafkidscan.org.
For Families: If your family is struggling to afford books for your child with hearing loss, apply here to receive a box of books customized to your child's development and interest levels at no cost. You must live in Florida and have a child with hearing loss. No financial information is required to apply.
For Teachers of the Deaf, SLPs, and Early Intervention Providers: If you are a direct service provider for children with hearing loss in Florida and need books to help you provide those services, please apply for a book box here.
Literacy Projects
Literacy Projects
Each year the Coalition conducts volunteer led language and literacy initiatives at no charge to families, reaching hundreds of children with hearing loss and siblings throughout the state of Florida. Children and families earn books by completing literacy and language challenges and receive parent education and mentoring. In 2026, children have received over 2,400 books.
Additional books are available for families in need at no charge throughout the year through Knox's Book Boxes and service provider collaborations.
For more information or to sign up for upcoming literacy initiatives, email Literacy@DeafKidsCan.org.
Collaborative Partners
Collaborative Partners
The Coalition partners with Listening and Spoken Language direct service providers and supporting organizations across Florida including (Alphabetical Order):
Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech
"Debbie School" - University of Miami Mailman Center Debbie Institute
Florida Association of Speech - Language Pathologists and Audiologists (FLASHA)
Individual LSLS Providers/Private Clinics
Sertoma Speech and Hearing Foundation of Florida, Inc
Susan Nittrouer, PhD - University of Florida Speech Development Laboratory
Additional Collaborations on Specific Areas of Need
Get Connected
Get Connected
We love connecting families to the resources and services they need, including connecting with other families! We are all stronger together! If you would like to get involved, find out more about resources available to you, or have any questions, please reach out to Contact@DeafKidsCan.org or call 904-385-0115.
Please note that the Coalition does not sell anyone's personal information and will not give it to any company, organization, or entity except by the individuals' request.
Stay tuned for more resources and information as we build this page over time. Resources are always available by contacting us via email or phone.
Deaf Kids Can has not received and does not accept government funding. It is run by the volunteer efforts of committed parents of children with hearing loss. As a 501c3 Nonprofit Organization, your donations are tax deductible and will further our mission to help children with hearing loss access the services and support they need to thrive. Donate Here
The Florida Coalition for Spoken Language Choices, Inc. is committed to equal opportunity without regard to age, disability, national or ethnic origin, race, religious belief, sex, political affiliation, or otherwise as may be prohibited by federal and state law.The Coalition has not received and does not accept Government funding. 501c3 Details: The Florida Coalition for Spoken Language Choices, Inc. (DBA The Florida Coalition for Spoken Language Options and Deaf Kids Can)EIN 85-2218837 Inquiries: Terri Fisk, President and Executive Director TFisk@DeafKidsCan.org THE FLORIDA COALITION FOR SPOKEN LANGUAGE CHOICES, INC. REGISTRATION#: CH64175 EXPIRATION DATE: January 22, 2027"A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435- 7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE."
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