Building Bridges & Empowering parents with Karen Putz “The Passion Mentor

Join us for an empowering evening with Karen Putz, “The Passion Mentor,” at our FREE parent empowerment event for all parents/families of Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) children in Florida.

Event Details:

• Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025

• Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

• Location: Gabriel Therapy Group, 235 Citrus Tower Blvd, Suite 105, Clermont, FL 34711

Event Highlights:

• Presentation by Karen Putz: Karen is a renowned speaker, author, and certified life coach with over 20 years of experience with Hands & Voices. She became deaf after a barefoot water skiing accident as a teen and has raised three Deaf and Hard of Hearing children. Karen specializes in helping others unwrap their passion to create more joy, fun, and adventure in their lives.

• Book Giveaway

• Parent Meet & Mingle with Karen

• Refreshments & Coffee

• Parent Resource Goodie Bags

We are thrilled to collaborate with Silent Hope, who will be providing American Sign Language interpreters, and Gabriel Therapy Group, who generously offered their space and support for this event. This collaboration brings together organizations and individuals united by the same mission: to create an environment where Deaf and Hard of Hearing children can thrive.

About Our Collaborators:

• Silent Hope: A passionate team providing interpreting services and resources for the DHH community, ensuring accessibility and inclusion for all. They also offer programs such as “Camp We Sign,” a summer camp for Deaf and Hard of Hearing children, their siblings, and children of Deaf adults.

• Gabriel Therapy Group: A dedicated provider of therapeutic services, supporting families and children in achieving their full potential. They offer free caregiver and child classes, providing a fun way to learn language development strategies while interacting with other parents, caregivers, and little ones.

Florida Hands & Voices is honored to bring together such passionate collaborators who are united in empowering DHH children and their families.

Please Note: If you need childcare during the event, make sure to download both the General Admission ticket and the separate Childcare ticket.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow as a parent. We look forward to seeing you there! 🫶🏼

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