GREAT DAY FAMILY CONNECTIONS
Great Day Family Connections is a nonprofit, family enrichment organization that provides events, activities and educational workshops to all families, especially those with children who are deaf or hard of hearing. The staff believes that families should be engaged in the academic, emotional and social development of their children. The agency does not provide childcare or programs that separate children from the care of their parents or guardians.
The programs include:
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Family Ties: An educational program that promotes parents as the first and most important teachers in the life of a child. This ten-session program teaches future, new and experienced parents the importance of giving their children an educational and social head start. Silent Towne: A fundraiser that benefits the Deaf Space Camp at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala. The goal is to bridge the communication gaps among individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing or who speak foreign languages. There is absolutely no talking by participants or vendors.
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Exposures: A series of monthly activities that involve community businesses, organizations and individuals who provide fun, educational presentations.
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Learning Circles: An opportunity for families and community members to come together as collaborative teachers. The program engages the entire family, including children. Topics include: teaching children to be financially savvy, teaching a baby to communicate before he or she begins to talk and becoming a business owner.
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Language is an Art: A ten-week language enrichment, communication program. It helps individuals learn English or improve their skills in speaking English through various ways, such as music, movies, sports and shopping.
For more information, visit www.greatdayconnections.org or call 770-560-3142.
2019 LHD Annual Partners Guide
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