Admission

OHIO VALLEY VOICES ADMISSIONS

Ohio Valley Voices evaluates each potential candidate to determine if our programs are appropriate for that child. We have a predetermined number of children that can be accepted, which varies based on the demand for an age group and our current staff. The final admission is at the discretion of the administrative team.

For more information about admissions to Ohio Valley Voices, please email admissions@ohiovalleyvoices.org or call (513) 791-1458.

“OVV gave us everything we needed when we needed it. We got information, advocacy, support, comradery with other families, strategies to help the boys, guidance, and technical support. It was like a one-stop shop that provided us with a full tool kit for raising our sons and giving them what they needed for a future filled with opportunity. OVV gave us hope and peace of mind.” – Kelly Pitocco, Parent

Admission To The Family Center

The Parent-Infant Program

The Parent-Infant Program is a diagnostic program designed to help families become strong advocates for their infant with hearing loss. Infants from birth to 16 months are candidates for the program.

The criteria for admittance to the Parent-Infant Program is a diagnosed sensorineural hearing loss in the infant. OVV also requires a commitment from the family to participate in helping their child acquire oral language as his or her primary mode of communication.

Click here for more information about the Parent-Infant Program.

The Toddler Program

 

The Toddler Program is a diagnostic program designed to teach children 16 months to 3 years old how to listen and speak. To be a candidate, the child must have a confirmed hearing loss and be able to participate in activities in the center-based program. An observational assessment and/or standardized test are administered to potential candidates.

Click here for more information about the Toddler Program.

 

“Our son’s experience at OVV has been nothing short of exceptional. He has grown so much over the past three years and his speech has improved by leaps and bounds.” – Stacey Dugan, Parent

Admission to the Exploring Center

The Exploring Center is for preschool aged children. Here, children receive individualized and group instruction in speech, language, and auditory training. The curriculum adheres to the state’s educational content standards. Eligible children are between the ages of 3 and 5 years old, have a diagnosed hearing loss, are able to participate in the center-based program, and are just beginning in their journey of listening and spoken language. Observational assessments and standardized tests are administered to potential candidates.

Click here for more information about The Exploring Center.

Admission to the Discovery Center

The Discovery Center is for preschool-aged children. Here, children receive individualized and group instruction in speech, language, and auditory training. The curriculum adheres to the state’s educational content standards. Eligible children are between the ages of 3 and 5 years old, have a diagnosed hearing loss, and are able to participate in the center-based program. As with the Toddler Program, an observational assessment and/or standardized test are administered to potential candidates.

Click here for more information about The Discovery Center.

Admission to the Learning Center

The Learning Center is for early elementary children. Here, children receive individualized and group instruction focused on enhancing their listening, speaking, and literacy skills. They also learn traditional academic subjects. The curriculum adheres to the state’s educational content standards. Eligible children are between the ages of 5 and 8 years old, have a diagnosed hearing loss, and are able to participate in the center-based program. As with the Toddler and Discovery Center Programs, an observational assessment and/or standardized test are administered to potential candidates.

Click here for more information about The Learning Center.

“The quality of the services at OVV is amazing. Children with hearing loss who have the opportunity to attend OVV are so fortunate. There is no place like it in the region—and I might say anywhere! These superb services are being delivered in a setting designed to meet the needs of the children and their families.” – Nancy Creaghead, Board Member

Tuition and Financial Assistance

Despite the considerable expense of running our program, we have never turned a child away for financial reasons. Thirty percent of our families live at or below the poverty line, while 75% receive some form of financial assistance. We are committed to helping all children learn to listen and speak regardless of their economic means. Our Business Director and Special Programs Director work with families to determine eligibility for financial assistance, plan tuition payments, and complete all necessary applications.

For more information about tuition and financial assistance, contact Business Director Wendy Pace at wpace@ohiovalleyvoices.org or Special Programs Director Meredith Craven at mwcraven@ohiovalleyvoices.org.

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