ANDREW KENDRICK - ONE DAY SEMINAR

I-Hear Foundation closed the year 2006 with one of the highlights of the year, the one day Seminar on Habilitation by Andrew Kendrick, Certified AVT, on December 12, 9AM to 5PM, at the auditorium of RS PIK. The event had been planned over the past months by I - Hear with the support of Cochlear, ABDI and RSPIK. The seminar was a great success, the auditorium was basically full. Topics covered were 101 therapy ideas coping with educational issues for CI recipients, issues of bilingualism, second language and coping with children with multiple disabilities. We also had parents coming from Bali, Makassar, Lampung and Bandung. Andrew did an excellent job in delivering and engaging with the parents. All parents were enthusiast to learn and clearly, Andrew's experiences and exposures all over the Asia Pacific is of great value and resources to all of us to learn from. In appreciation of Andrew's time and contribution, I - Hear were proud to present to Andrew, a beautiful painting done by Stephanie, a CI recipient whose parents are proud members of I - Hear Foundation.

Parents Workshops/Activities, January - June 2007

Jan. 13, 2007
Saturday, 2 – 4 p.m. Venue: PIK Hospital, Auditorium

Topic: Psychology in dealing with rejections/negativity of children with hearing impairment.
Speaker: Dra. Adriana S. Ginanjar, M.S.
Children: Drawing with kak Wondo, Space Toon

Feb. 10, 2007
Saturday, 2 – 4 p.m. Venue: PIK Hospital, Auditorium

Topic: Schooling options for children with hearing impairment.
Speaker: * San C. Wirakusuma, M. Spec. Ed. myCHILD (Center for Hearing Impaired and Learning Development)
* ABDI
Representative of Schools: TBA
Children: No children activity

Mar.10, 2007
Saturday, 2 – 4 p.m. Venue: PIK Hospital, Auditorium

Topic: Learning to read (Bahasa Indonesia) with Phonetic for Special Needs
Speaker: Sumarti M. Thahir Spd.
Children: Learning to read

Apr. 14, 2007
Saturday, 2 – 4 p.m. Venue: PIK Hospital, Auditorium

Topic: Preparation for school for children with hearing impairment.
Speaker: Linvo Junus & Darmadji. T
Children: Balloon Magic

May 19, 2007
Saturday, 2 - 4 p.m. Venue: TBA

Topic : Husband’s roles & support to the success of child with hearing impairment
Speaker: Johnwei Muljono.
Children: Scientific experiences.

June 16, 2007
Saturday, 2 – 4 p.m. Venue: PIK Hospital, Auditorium

Topic : Experiencing meaningful holiday
Speaker : San C. Wirakusuma
Children : to be advised


July 21, 2007
Saturday, 2 PM - 4 p.m. Venue: PIK Hospital, Auditorium

Topic : Options Homeschooling vs Normal School
Speaker : Sekolah Komunitas Kebun Main Depok
Children : to be advised

I-Hear activities & photos (Dec 2006)

Dec 9, 2006
Singapore House, Jl. Diponegoro, Jakarta

Our December 9 Parents Workshop conducted by Madam Gouri Mirpuri
(Wife of Singapore's Ambassador to Indonesia) at the Singapore House, residence of the Ambassador. The topic covered was, " Practical Things You Can Do to Help Your Hearing Impaired Child Toward Greater Communication ". Madam Gouri Mirpuri shared her own experiences with her own son, Nihal. Parents were touched and amazed by her commitment, effort and hard work in ensuring her son success in his speech and language. Nihal now is 13 years old, going to mainstream school(The Jakarta International School) in grade 8, a success case that inspires lots of parents. Indeed, parents learnt a great deal from Madam Gouri Mirpuri and we are truly blessed and greatful to have the support and contribution from Madam Gouri Mirpuri to our foundation.

I-Hear activities & photos (Nov 2006)

Nov 11, 2006
Auditorium RS. Pantai Indah Kapuk
Program for Parents: A presentation by Mr. Andy Whitney, M Ed Harvard University, Early Childhood Educator, Jakarta Int’l School. The topic is a teacher's perspective of Hearing Impaired Children at general school.
The topic really touched the heart of all parents of children with hearing impairment as well as teachers at both mainstream schools and special schools. The auditorium of RS PIK, was jam - packed with more than 60 participants excluding children who were having their own special program supported by First Step Preschool. We were truly fortunate to be able to have Mr. Andrew Whitney contribution to our foundation. He shared his first hand on practical experiences, perspectives and suggestions in handling and communicating with a child with hearing impairment in main stream school(in his class at The Jakarta International School). The workshop was a great success, well received, engaging and for sure appreciated by both parents and teachers as it's truly a topic dear and near to their hearts.
Program for Children: Music & Movements by First Step Preschool.

CONTACTS

Johnwei 0812 812 6782
Darmadji 9289 2735
San San 0813-180-66788
Rina 0811 18 7234
Linvo 0816 1333 914
Aling 0811 858 263
Elis 0818 104 050
Emma 0815 164 2000