Brochure Guide on Internet Resources For Hearing Parents of Deaf Children

Valid, reliable, and unbiased information is critical for the outcomes of Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH) children of hearing parents, yet there is no guide informing parents of the criteria to help distinguish the information they find via the Internet. Prevailing literature demonstrates parents are accessing the Internet and finding information about hearing loss (Porter & Edirippulige, 2007). In addition, the first information parents receive from a professional with current knowledge on deafness could be as early as 4-6 weeks old (Matthijs, Loots, Mouvet, Van Herreweghe, Hardonk, Van Hove, Van Puyvelde, & Leigh 2012). Furthermore, parents reported information catered to profoundly DHH children making it biased and not servicing all DHH children (Porter & Edirippulige, 2007). For this project a brochure containing the criteria needed to distinguish the biased and unbiased points of view will be developed for possible future implementation and research. Using the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) Instructional Design (ID) Model will ensure adequate conception of this project. Distribution scenarios and potential future application are included.