Impact Report 2022 FINAL FINAL

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22 Impact Report
C H I L D R E N ' S C H O I C E F O R H E A R I N G A N D T A L K I N G

A Letter from our Board Chair
and Executive Director
C H E E R S T O 2 5 Y E A R S , H E R E ' S T O 2 5 M O R E
When CCHAT opened its doors in 1996, a group of 12
children with hearing loss and four staff members
embarked on an unknown journey. With listening and
spoken language (LSL) as the goal, this team was hopeful
but likely had little idea just how powerful the CCHAT
program could become.
Now 25 years later, we are seeing the immense impact of
CCHAT, as children from that first class, empowered with a
foundation of communication skills, are now thriving
adults. Will Andes works for the U.S. Navy. Morgan
Rosenberger became a marketing professional. Krista Rey
returned to CCHAT as a teacher, guiding the next generation
of students who are deaf and hard of hearing (DHH).
With our staff's commitment, our families' hard work and
the generosity of a community of supporters -- like you --
CCHAT is well-positioned to continue improving the lives of
children with hearing loss and their families. This year,
CCHAT oversaw the deliverance of service to more than 300
children, through center-based programs and mainstream
support in local school districts. These kids will have every
opportunity to succeed in a hearing world, much like Will,
Morgan, Krista and so many others previously.
Thank you for playing such a key role in our program. As we
have seen firsthand, your support has a lifelong impact on
CCHAT students and our community. Let's continue
teaming up to give our children who are DHH all of the tools
they need to flourish in every aspect of life.
With sincere appreciation,
Diane Durston
Chairperson of the
Board of Directors
Laura Covello
Executive
Director

25 Years of Hearing and Talking
Victoria Zeigler
Student, Sacramento State
Communication Sciences
Ian Mook
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Henderson, Nevada
Dominique Smith
Instructional Aide
CCHAT Center
Aieden Hensley
Elementary School Graduate
CCHAT Event Emcee
Elizabeth Cocker
Customer Service Agent
Southwest Airlines
Anmol Singhal
Senior, Mira Loma High School
International Baccalaureate
CCHAT's goal is to prepare children with hearing loss for success.
Over the past 25 years, our graduates, equipped with a foundation of
listening and spoken language skills, continue to achieve their goals
-- educationally, socially and vocationally.

Finding CCHAT for Our Family
Kristen, Brendan and Lucas Kelly
For Kristen and Brendan Kelly, their story starts
off like that of many CCHAT families. When their
son, Lucas, was diagnosed with hearing loss at
birth, their image of Lucas' future was suddenly
filled with question marks.
"Being the parent of a child with hearing
differences can feel very overwhelming,"
Kristen said. "It can be difficult to even know
where to start with providing them with the best
resources possible."
In December of 2021, Kristen and Brendan found
CCHAT. Lucas, 2, was enrolled in the program's
Toddler class, and his development of listening
and spoken language skills began immediately.
"It has truly been incredible seeing the academic, social and
emotional growth that Lucas has displayed since starting at
CCHAT," Kristen said. "He absolutely loves going to school, and
his confidence increases every single day."
Lucas' teacher, Leah Lind, has been with the program since
2004. She has watched Lucas blossom since arriving on
campus.
"Lucas is a joy to have in class," Leah said. "He loves listening
to stories and music, and it has been so rewarding to watch his
language grow as he's gotten comfortable at CCHAT."
With CCHAT services in place, Kristen and Brendan feel secure
that Lucas is on the right path to building a foundation of
communication skills that will carry him throughout life.
"We are so grateful for the amazing support the CCHAT
community has provided for our son and our whole family,"
Kristen said. "We appreciate the amazing faculty and staff that
have contributed to this program, going above and beyond to
provide our family with the support, resources and guidance to
successfully navigate our son's educational experience."

CCHAT BY THE NUMBERS
2021-2022 School Year

CCHAT BY THE NUMBERS
2021-2022 School Year
CCHAT Services (# of children served)
Transition Kinder/Kinder/Primary Grades
29
0-3 Early Intervention Program
31
Students Receiving Mainstream Support
300+
24.6%
68.9%
16.4%
of students primarily speak a language other than English at home
of students are a racial/ethnic minority
of students travel 100+ miles daily to attend CCHAT
CCHAT Staff Composition
11
6
5
Teachers of the Deaf
CCHAT teachers deliver a language-rich, classroom experience with
curriculum that mimics that of a mainstream school
Instructional Aides
CCHAT aides assist teachers and students with a variety of tasks,
from hearing-assistive technology care to classwork preparation
Speech-Language Pathologists
CCHAT SLPs provide 30 minutes of daily speech therapy that focuses
on a variety of critical elements and is individualized to each student
2 Audiologists
CCHAT audiologists work on-site and ensure that students have
functioning equipment and consistent access to high-quality sound

AUDIOLOGY DEPARTMENT
2021-2022 School Year

AUDIOLOGY DEPARTMENT
2021-2022 School Year
The CCHAT Audiology Department is led by Dr. Katie Isbell. In addition to
providing daily services and support to students at CCHAT, Dr. Isbell serves as a
vital community resource for children with hearing loss throughout the region.
During the 2021-2022 school year, CCHAT's Audiology Department performed...
Auditory Brainstem Response
52 (ABR) and Newborn Hearing
250 Audiograms
200
Screenings
Hearing aid and cochlear
implant appointments
Continuing to Enhance Service for CCHAT Students
CCHAT is constantly striving to provide the most comprehensive LSL program for its
students with hearing loss. With that in mind, CCHAT's Audiology Department amplified its
support services for children in the Baby & Me and Toddler classes.
99
additional hours over the course of the school year were dedicated to consult and
observation of CCHAT students, ages birth to 3 years old. This included regular
audiology checkups, speech therapy observations and parent conferences.
This focus led to several notable benefits, including:
Earlier detection of
issues with hearingassistive
technology
Better communication
between audiologists
and CCHAT staff
Stronger rapport
between students and
audiologists
Increase in
opportunities for
parental interaction
Optimal sound access
and quality for children
with hearing loss
More personalized care
and individualized
services for students
Higher comfort level for
children and more
effective testing results
Enhanced preparedness
and peace of mind for
CCHAT families

ADDITIONAL CCHAT SERVICES
2021-2022 School Year

ADDITIONAL CCHAT SERVICES
2021-2022 School Year
Daily Musical Experiences
Research has demonstrated that the area of the brain
responsible for the interpretation of music overlaps
with the area where language acquisition occurs.
CCHAT offers a daily 30-minute music session to
capitalize on this natural educational opportunity.
Children are able to increase their listening and
communication skills in a fun, interactive setting.
Bilingual Speech Therapy
To capitalize on the many benefits of
bilingualism, CCHAT offers a full range of
Spanish speech-language pathology services
for students who are deaf and hard of
hearing. This service is intertwined with each
child's existing speech therapy schedule.
Developing a second language can help
enhance communication within the family
and facilitate improved parent participation,
as well as increase opportunities for each
child within his/her own community.
Parent Education
Starting with our Baby & Me Program, CCHAT aims to
provide support and resources for parents as they
navigate their family's hearing loss journey. CCHAT staff
members and parents work hand-in-hand to provide the
best possible educational outcomes for students in the
program. With CCHAT's guidance, families feel
empowered and have the tools to continue their child's
learning at home and eventually in the mainstream.

CCHAT Community Sponsors,
Partners and Donors
CCHAT aims to be a community pillar for families in need of
our services. We are fortunate to have wide-ranging support
from several local businesses, organizations, foundations
and donors who allow us to carry out our mission.
CCHAT Sponsors
"It is important (for us
to support CCHAT)
because we have a
business in Sacramento
and feel that
businesses should give
back to their
communities. With our
personal relationship
with one of your
students, it seemed like
the right organization."
Kevin Lund
President,
Lund Construction Co.
2022 CCHAT Uncorked
Presenting Sponsor

CCHAT Grant Initiatives
2021-2022 School Year
As a non-profit organization, CCHAT has developed a history of
successful grant procurements and fundraising to support the
financial needs of its mission. This year, CCHAT grant proposals
focused on funding two vital services within the program.
Newborn Hearing Diagnostic Program
CCHAT is certified as a California Children’s Services (CCS) Type C
Communication Disorders Center. As such, CCHAT and its on-site
audiologists perform newborn hearing screenings and diagnostic
evaluations, consult with families and fit assistive listening devices.
CCHAT aims to mitigate the negative impacts of hearing loss on
speech/language acquisition, academic achievement and
social/emotional development. CCHAT’s Newborn Hearing
Diagnostic Program helps meet the regional demand for infant
hearing health, with referrals coming from prominent hospitals like
Mercy, Sutter and UC Davis, as well as private birthing centers,
midwives and other births outside of the hospital system.
Funders for this program included the Kelly Foundation and
the TEGNA Foundation Community Grant.
K-3 Readiness Project
Successful outcomes for children who are DHH are possible when
hearing-assistive technology is accompanied by specialized training
in LSL, which are precursors to literacy development. While CCHAT
serves children as young as newborns, the most vulnerable
population is Kindergarten to 3rd grade, as many times, these
children were late arrivals to the program. Students in this group are
at a disadvantage to their typical-hearing peers, having missed out on
critical early developmental instruction. CCHAT’s K-3 Readiness
Project aims to accelerate development and help these students
attain listening, language and literacy skills needed to thrive in
mainstream schools.
Funders for this project included the Golden 1 CU Community Grant,
Beneto Foundation, ECMC Foundation and Setzer Foundation.

CCHAT Fundraising Events
2021-2022 School Year
Bike 4 Fun
Students joyfully returned to the CCHAT track for the
15th annual Bike 4 Fun on Oct. 19. Children spent the
morning racking up laps on their bikes, scooters, wagons
and strollers, while our amazing families, sponsors and
donors helped raise an event record $57,650.
Holly Jolly Holiday Celebration
On Dec. 2, the CCHAT community came together for a
festive evening filled with food, drinks, raffles and fun.
Presented by McCoy Fatula, APC, the 8th annual Holly
Jolly Holiday Celebration helped raise $22,000 in
support of CCHAT children with hearing loss.
CCHAT Uncorked
On Mar. 12, the 10th annual CCHAT Uncorked, presented
by Lund Construction, lit up our community. With nearly
300 attendees enjoying a Western-themed night of live
music, spirited auctions and delicious food, wine and beer,
CCHAT tallied $125,000 in funds raised for our program.
Big Day of Giving
CCHAT highlighted its 25 years of service provision while
participating in Big Day of Giving on May 5. This 24-hour
fundraising event featured more than 700 local nonprofits,
and through the generosity of our community of
supporters, CCHAT accumulated $42,908 in donations.

2021-2022 CCHAT
Governing Board of Directors
Diane Durston
Elizabeth Marwaha,
Au.D.
Bindu Jaduram
Derek Cressman
Chairperson
Past Chair
Treasurer
Secretary
John Porteous Jeanie Simpson Ben Balough, M.D. Erika Fatula
Devin McBrayer
David Zeigler
Kirsten McWilliams,
Au.D.
Kathy Sussman
Ex-officio

11100 Coloma Road
Rancho Cordova, CA, 95670
916-361-7290
www.cchatsacramento.org