At the Table with Hands & Voices: Recent Episodes
Janet DesGeorges
"At the Table with Hands & Voices" is a Podcast produced by Hands & Voices Inc. H&V is parent-driven organization that supports families with children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing without a bias around communication modes or methodology. This series of interactive conversations covers topics of leadership, racism, the parent journey and more - from the perspective of parents of children who are Deaf/Hard of hearing, and the professionals who serve them.
Host Janet DesGeorges with Karen Hopkins
In this episode, we explore the seasons of leadership that one experiences in their growth as leaders. Karen brings over 30 years of experience as a D/HH individual, and professional in the field of deafness. She is a mentor to many family leaders in the community of family support, and exemplifies what true partnership is in her interactions with others.
This episode features Janet DesGeorges and Helen Leiser discussing the context of ego as leaders. Leiser shares her own stories of lessons learned in both the positive and challenging aspects of 'ego' and challenges the listener to self examine the impacts this topic can have when you are in a leadership position.
Host Janet DesGeorges with Guest Djenne-amal Morris discuss their conversations over the past year - answering the essential question, "What is 'raw' talk?" in context to racism, evaluating organizational progress in diversity, equity and inclusion, and what trust in a relationship has to do with all of it!
Host Janet DesGeorges with Dr. Lilach Saperstein This episode explores the concept of unbiased support from a professional viewpoint as described by Dr. Saperstein, an audiologist and parent coach, with years of experience supporting families as they journey through life with a child who is Deaf/Hard of Hearing. We explore the concept of unbiased support, answering the essential question, "Can professionals be unbiased?"
At the Table with Hands & Voices Podcast aims to educate and entertain parents who have children who are Deaf/HH and professionals in the field of deafness. The Podcast covers topics related to family engagement (leadership), the family journey and other topics that influence the systems that serve families. this short introduction explains the purpose and goals of the podcast series.