Fun and Learning at the 2017 Technology Fair

A huge thank you to all the families, professionals, and vendors who participated in the Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education’s first Deaf and Hard of Hearing Technology Fair!  Approximately 75 technology enthusiasts gathered on a rainy Saturday in November for this special event at Launch Fishers, a collaborative co-working space for innovative, high-impact entrepreneurs in Fishers, Indiana. 

It was the perfect venue for our featured guest speaker, Shireen Hafeez of Deaf Kids Code, who provided a hands-on “Next Generation Start Up” workshop for the teens. Parents and professionals browsed vendor booths and learned about the latest technology serving deaf and hard of hearing children, while the younger kids worked on art and technology projects.

A highlight of the event was a special presentation by Dr. Chad Ruffin using virtual reality technology to simulate the inside of the human body.  Dr. Ruffin, one of the world’s only congenitally deaf surgeons, challenged the teens to work hard and focus on their strengths and talents to reach their potential in today’s high-tech world.

We’re so glad that the event was a success, and we look forward to planning more family events for 2018!