Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent Will Serve As Lead Sponsor of Hear Indiana’s 6th Annual Talk Walk Run 2009
“For more than 30 years, Hear Indiana has helped children with hearing loss achieve their fullest potential as independent members of society,” said
“This year’s Talk Walk Run is special, because we are commemorating the 10th anniversary of House Bill 1410, which mandates that all newborns are screened for hearing loss prior to leaving the hospital,” said
“Infants can be fitted with hearing aids, and profoundly deaf children can receive a cochlear implant at twelve months of age. Early intervention allows deaf and hard of hearing children to listen, speak, and attend mainstream schools alongside their hearing peers.”
Don’t just take our word for it … come and listen to deaf and hard of hearing children tell you about their experiences.
To help us celebrate the 10th anniversary of House Bill 1410, Hear Indiana will present deaf and hard of hearing children born after the passage of this law to share their own stories at the conclusion of the Talk Walk Run. Hear
About Talk Walk Run 2009
Date:
Location: Fort Harrison State Park at 6002 N Post Rd.,
Following the run/walk, there will be a free Kids’ Fun Run, food, live music, and exhibit booths with information about hearing loss. For a complete media kit for the Talk Walk Run 2009 information please visit www.HearIndiana.org. Hear
Contact:
Christopher Mann
317-557-6343
pr@hearindiana.org
SOURCE Hear Indiana