Yes, so today has been a tough day. After dropping off Izzy at preschool, Randy and I met with a super nice lady at our local Health Department to learn more about Children Special Services. While this woman was very helpful and full of information, ultimately, we learned, officially, that we do not meet the financial requirements for the program. She did open a few more doors for us, however. I've spent the rest of the day researching different programs such as 504 educational plans, IEPs, and the ADA hoping to find a way to help Izzy get these hearing aids she needs. Additionally, I've spent more time on the phone with our insurance company - waste of time - and the TN Department of Education - an even bigger waste of time. By the way, can somebody please inform me as to why insurance companies are not required to cover hearing aids for children when their entire future can be determined by their ability to hear? I'm completely amazed by this! Check out the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's "Effects of Hearing Loss on Development" to see exactly what Izzy already experiences and what may come in the near future. Moreover, view "The Prevalence and Incidence of Hearing Loss in Children" to see some shocking statistics about this disability.
While I didn't find the news I wanted, I have found out that Izzy will have the assistance she needs to be successful in her academic career. There are tons of services that are mandated to help children with all sorts of disabilities, as there should be as long as the child wants those services. Even more assuring are the seemingly endless scholarship opportunities, so I don't doubt that Izzy's future is even more promising with these available resources.
Here I am again, though, struggling with my own selfish pride, but after getting definitive answers to whether we can get some financial support for Izzy's hearing aids, I have to give in and share this blog. Asking for monetary support is super difficult for us, but we know that with your help our girl has a better chance at overcoming her speech deficiencies now so that she can be as normal as the next kid later. Again, thank you for your support, whether you are pushing the donate button or the share button.
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