Welcome To Our Michigan Alexander Graham Bell Site!
The national organization was founded in 1890 by Alexander Graham Bell. He believed that most children who have a hearing impairment can develop the ability to listen and speak if their education begins early and they can make maximum use of their residual hearing. Today the A.G. Bell Association preserves Dr. Bell's concept of the team approach through education, research, and advocacy programs. AG Bell supports the use of listening and spoken language. The A.G. Bell Association is a lifelong resource, support network and advocate for listening, learning, talking and living with hearing loss. With over a century of service in the form of publications, outreach, conventions, training, advocacy, scholarships and financial aid awards, AG Bell supports its mission: Advocating Independence through Listening and Talking!
Michigan Chapter
The Michigan Chapter of AG Bell (MI AG Bell) supports the mission of our national organization. We are an all volunteer, 501(c)(3) charitable organization with board members representing our three unique branches: professionals in the field of hearing loss, parents of children who have hearing loss, and deaf and hard of hearing adults. We strive to provide worthwhile programs for our members through several events. We offer a Summer Camp for children that provides a mainstream experience supplemented by daily language enrichment sessions, and audiological support for their hearing aids or cochlear implants. Our biennial Fall Conference focuses on the latest educational issues and techniques for the benefit of our professional and parent members. Events for families may include a family weekend, summer picnic or periodic activities which focus on the needs of parents and children, and provide the opportunity for deaf and hard of hearing adults to interact with them.
MI AG Bell depends solely on volunteers and donations to accomplish our goals. We devote our time, energy and talents towards helping children with hearing loss become successful adults in mainstream society. National AG Bell members who reside in states with an AG Bell chapter are automatically members of the chapter. For more information about membership, contact National AG Bell at (202) 337- 5220 or visit the AG Bell website at www.agbell.org and sign up online today!
A free six-month parent membership is now available on the AG Bell website.
The Michigan Chapter would love to welcome you into our membership.
Scholarships are awarded in the following categories: Arts & Sciences, Parent-Infant, Preschool-Age, School-Age and College. Additionally there are several scholarships awarded for students pursuing degrees in specific fields. Join today and don't miss your opportunity to qualify for an AG Bell scholarship this year!