Desert Voices to Continue the Hear for Kids program
Desert Voices is honored to announce it is assuming leadership of the Hear for Kids program, ensuring this vital resource continues for children who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families.
For 27 years, Hear for Kids was led with exceptional dedication by Lylis Olsen through the Arizona Ear Foundation, helping countless children gain access to hearing healthcare resources, support, and opportunities that changed their lives.
As the program transitions, families can expect the same commitment to service, including the same structure of issuing hearing aids and vouchers to participating audiology clinics. This new chapter aligns naturally with Desert Voices' mission to empower children who are deaf or hard of hearing through listening and spoken language education, family support, and community partnerships.
We extend our sincere appreciation to Lylis Olsen, the Arizona Ear Foundation, and Vitalyst Health Foundation for their partnership, and look forward to continuing the Hear for Kids legacy for years to come.
Desert Voices is also pleased to share that funding for the Hear for Kids will continue to be provided by the Vitalyst Health Foundation, ensuring uninterrupted support for the children and families who rely on these services. Vitalyst Health Foundation is on a mission to inform, connect, and support efforts to improve the health of individuals and communities in Arizona. Over its history, the foundation has invested more than $134 million and established itself as a key thought leader, convener, and catalyst of key initiatives – ranging from statewide health policy and systems change to housing collaboratives. More information is available at http://vitalysthealth.org/.
