Helping Deaf
Kids...HEAR!
Waiting to Hear exists to bring the gift of sound to children who are deaf or hard of hearing, and to support a listening and spoken language outcome for these kids.
Helping Deaf
How do we help?
Through programs like our free mobile screening clinic, our hearing aid bank, mentoring programs, and Camp H.E.A.R. we ensure families have the resources necessary to achieve a hearing and spoken language outcome.
of deaf children are born
to hearing parents.
to hearing parents.
0
%+
of classroom discussion can be missed from a mild hearing loss.
0
%
American teens experience some degree of hearing loss.
0
in 5
Our Programs & Events
Program
Camp H.E.A.R.
Camp H.E.A.R. (Hearing Empowerment and Adventure Retreat) is a one of its kind retreat designed specifically for children with hearing loss AND their families who are seeking a hearing and spoken language outcome.
Upcoming Event
Concert Series
Grab your flip flops and that long lost shaker of salt!!! It’s time to celebrate the music of Jimmy Buffet with The KEY WEST Band and some very VERY special guests!!!!
how Can You Help?
KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS
Sign up for Kroger Community Rewards and choose Waiting to Hear as your preferred charity.
Make A Donation
Make a tax deductible donation and help support our programs for deaf, hard of hearing, and non-traditional hearing children in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.