Deaf and Hard of Hearing Adults to Families Research List

Many programs involve Deaf and hard of hearing adults as mentors, role models, and family guides who share lived experience with families raising a Deaf or hard of hearing child. Use this research list to show why that matters. It gathers studies and program reports finding that Deaf and hard of hearing adults support stronger communication and language, greater parent confidence, positive Deaf and hard of hearing identity, and lasting connections to Deaf culture and community. Use it to guide program design, make the case for Deaf mentor roles, or support staff learning.