As a parent of a deaf child in Maine, the Percival P. Baxter Foundation has helped my family connect with other families and my child connect with other children like him. The foundation has supported me with American Sign Language courses, without which I would have less confidence communicating with my child and with the broader Deaf Community. This foundation is so important for the support and growth of Maine's deaf and hard of hearing children and their families.
Thanks to the Percival Baxter Foundation our family received funding to help support our attendance at the Cochlear Implant Family Camp in Colorado. Our daughter is deaf and uses cochlear implants. The connections we all made at camp with other families who "get it" was invaluable. Thank you PBF for making it possible!
My daughter Hayley Gagne was born with c CMV and has profound hearing loss. I am so lucky to go to the conference as the Maine chair for the national foundation. The foundation paid for my registration so I can bri g the knowledge back to ME! I am blessed.
The Percival P Baxter Fdn For Maines Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Children is a Godsend for many families in Maine. They provide resources to connect deaf/hard of hearing children with opportunities they may otherwise not have. As a parent of a D/HH child in a rural community I am not sure how we could have done some of the things we have done without their assistance. They are friendly , resourceful and a true asset to our state. If you are looking for assistance with any necessary resources for your deaf and hard of hearing child I suggest you reach out to them! They have may ideas and solutions you haven't even thought of.