Born into a family bursting with jazz musicians, gospel singers, and music lovers of all kinds, CiCi seemed predestined to have a passion for music. When her parents learned their newborn baby was profoundly deaf, their dreams for her became less clear until they discovered Listening and Spoken Language (LSL).
CiCi grew up to be a confident young woman and accomplished dancer. Hear how early identification, quality pediatric audiology, and LSL intervention changed her life forever.
CiCi’s is just one of the stories in the LSL Life series by Hearing First, an initiative of the Oberkotter Foundation. The docuseries offers a look at the amazing goals families have accomplished when they use LSL.
Discover What's PossibleWe fund initiatives that empower families and equip professionals with the information and resources they need.
An awareness campaign informs soon-to-be parents that hearing is important for their baby’s development and defines next steps after a newborn hearing screening.
Free courses focused on evidence-based protocols in Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) and pediatric audiology help professionals up level their practice.
Community, connection, learning, resources, and more shared with families of children with hearing loss and the professionals who serve them.
Our focus areas aim to improve listening, spoken language, and literacy outcomes for all children who are deaf or hard of hearing across the United States.
Learn about what we doGroundbreaking technologies and solutions to unlock new opportunities
Informing parents-to-be of the importance of newborn hearing and empowering urgent action
Virtual learning experiences and community spaces for families and professionals